General Description | A very large tree with bright yellow weeping branches producing a soft citrus aroma. The bark is rough and fibrous. |
Shape | Tall upright weeping, distinctly drooping branches. |
Landscape | Excellent for public parks and suburban gardens with its ornamental appearance. A great accent plant, windbreak or shelter tree. |
Propagation | Grafting or cuttings. |
Cultivation | Well-drained, rich soil in full sun to partial shade. Very drought tolerant. |
Pests | In hot summers it is very susceptible to Cypress canker. |
Habitat | Horticulture origin. |
Bark/Stem Description | Rough fibrous bark. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Terminal, solitary, globose, ovoid, or oblong originate in bracts axils. |
Leaf Description | Mature leaves can reach 2mm long although, can reach 10mm on vigorous shoots. Scale like foliage almost like a shoelace. |
Flower Description | The pollen cones are 3-5 mm long and release pollen in early spring. |
Fruit Description | Fruit is dark brown, rounded in shape and 5-6 mm in length. |
Colour Description | Bright yellow almost gold in colour. |
Texture Description | Coarse. |