Cupressus macrocarpa
'Goldcrest'
Goldcrest Monterey Cypress
Family |
Cupressaceae |
Genus |
Cupressus |
Species |
macrocarpa |
Cultivar |
'Goldcrest' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8b - 9a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
-10 to -5 |
Temperature (°F) |
14 - 23 |
Height |
Higher than 12 m |
Spread |
2.5 - 4 m |
General Description |
Evergreen conifer forming a medium-sized tree. |
Landscape |
Hedging and screens low maintenance architectural. |
Cultivation |
Best grown in moist well-drained soil. |
Growth |
Slow |
ID Characteristic |
Bright golden-green foliage. |
Pests |
Aphids. |
Notable Specimens |
Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
Propagation |
Grafting and semi-hardwood cuttings. |