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. |