Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (Monterey cypress 'Goldcrest')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 4m
max. spread
Ultimate height 15m
max. height
Time to maturity 20-50 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest'

Other names: Monterey cypress 'Goldcrest', Lemon cypress, Lemon Scented Monterey Cypress, Cupressus macrocarpa 'Gold Crest'


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Genus: Cupressus

Variety or cultivar: 'Goldcrest' _ 'Goldcrest' is a vigorous, evergreen, coniferous tree with a narrowly conical habit. Its lime-yellow foliage is held in erect sprays and in summer is lemon scented.

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' is: Evergreen

Foliage: Golden-yellow in All seasons

Fruit: Green-brown in All seasons

Fragrance: Lemon scent when foliage is crushed or cut

Tree shape: Narrowly columnar, Tall, Upright

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Specific pests: Cypress aphid

Specific diseases: Cypress (coryneum) canker

General care

Pruning: No pruning required unless used for hedging in which case it requires regular pruning. As it is fast-growing it can be trimmed to keep at the required height. Trim new growth with sharp shears regularly to maintain shape of plant. . REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (Monterey cypress 'Goldcrest') will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution

Cultivation: Plant in any moist, but well-drained soil in full or part shade. Can tolerate hot sunny sites, but protect from strong winds. If used for hedging, plant 60-90cm apart.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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Goldcrest conifer roots/building damage

Question from Stuart Hammond

I have planted some goldcrest conifers to make a hedge but they are fairly close to the house. Will the roots do any damage to the building? Is there a minimum distance that they should be planted away from the building?

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  • Posted: Tue. 10th July 2012 20:23
  • Last reply: Tue. 10th July 2012 20:29

Cypress Hedge

Question from Marie Holt

We have what we think is a Cypress hedge surrounding our property, approx 20 years old. After two severe winters, the top of the hedge looks dead and has hardly grown since 2010. There are signs of fresh growth in places on the side of the hedge but hardly anything on the top. Is this likely to improve or do we have to start again?

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  • Posted: Sun. 26th February 2012 16:00

Fertilization/Watering for Fall/Winter

Question from Rose Ocampo

I live in Chicago, Illinois, USA, where it gets increasingly cold and dark from Sept-March. That said, I wonder about the frequency of fertilization/watering for my indoor topiary Goldcrest. She is in a 6 inch plastic pot and her soil has a few earthworms that provide for some of her nutrients and soil enrichment. Also, will a fertilizer harm my little earthworms? Thanks, Rose

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  • Posted: Wed. 30th November 2011 16:48
  • Last reply: Wed. 30th November 2011 17:45

Cupressus Goldcrest

Question from Muriel Fuller

I need to move a Goldcrest and would ask please when is the best time to do so.

Thank you for your help
Muriel

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  • Posted: Wed. 31st August 2011 22:31
  • Last reply: Sun. 1st April 2012 17:34

removing the growing tip from Gold-Crest

Question from peter

Hi everyone. I am new to shoot and would like to know, at what time of the year is best for removing the growing tip from my Gold-Crest trees, i would like to make them into a hedge. many thanks: peter.

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  • Posted: Thu. 5th August 2010 09:07
  • Last reply: Thu. 5th August 2010 18:39

lemon scented cypress.

Question from Samina Rafique

I am thinking of planting lemon scented cypress trees in ornamental containers which will stand in my patio area as a border. Do these trees need to go in the ground or will they be ok in pots and how will this affect their growth?

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  • Posted: Wed. 9th June 2010 15:08
  • Last reply: Wed. 9th June 2010 20:18

cupressus goldcrest

Question from melanie clare

I have 2 cupressus goldcrest which were planted in pots (in compost) about 3 weeks ago. We have watered them every other day. However I think they are dying the tips are all brown and the outer branches are yellow rather than green. Can anyone give me some advice as to what has gone wrong!

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  • Posted: Tue. 4th May 2010 21:45
  • Last reply: Thu. 6th May 2010 15:51

 

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