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Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Cone' (Monterey cypress 'Golden Cone')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 4m
max. spread
Ultimate height 12m
max. height
Time to maturity 20-50 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Cone'

Other names: Monterey cypress 'Golden Cone', Cupressus macrocarpa 'Gold Cone'


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Genus: Cupressus

Variety or cultivar: 'Golden Cone' _ 'Golden Cone' is a tall, evergreen, coniferous tree with a narrowly conical habit. Its golden-yellow foliage is held in erect sprays.

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Cone' is: Evergreen

Foliage: Golden-yellow in All seasons

Fruit: Golden-yellow in All seasons

Tree shape: Ascending branches, Narrowly conical, Upright

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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. . REGISTER to read more...

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


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Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Cone' (Monterey cypress 'Golden Cone') will reach a height of 12m 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. Can tolerate hot sunny sites, but protect from strong winds.

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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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Question from yukinpoon

I have two cupressus, one of them seems much shorter than the other one, also the bottom part has gone brown, looks like dying, how can I save it please?

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  • Posted: Sat. 7th August 2010 20:43
  • Last reply: Tue. 10th August 2010 21:50

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