Wilma Goldcrest Monterey Cypress | Golden Evergreen Tree

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Wilma Goldcrest Monterey Cypress

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Wilma Goldcrest', Hesperocyparis

Dwarf Columnar Shrub with Lemon-Gold Foliage • Strong Citrus Scent • Perfect for Pots & Small Spaces

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Description

The Wilma Goldcrest is a dazzling, compact star that brings the vibrant lemon-gold color and citrus scent of the Monterey Cypress to small gardens and containers. This slow-growing, columnar dwarf shrub is covered in bright, chartreuse to golden yellow foliage that is brightest in cool weather. Its narrow, upright habit and sensational color make it a perfect potted accent, low hedge, or colorful vertical element for patios, entryways, and mixed borders.

A compact, columnar dwarf shrub with intensely bright, lemon-yellow foliage.
Foliage is strongly lemon-scented when brushed or crushed.
Slow-growing and easily managed, maturing around 6-10 feet tall and only 1-2 feet wide.
Color is most vivid in full sun and cool weather; may be more lime-green in heat or shade.
Excellent for containers, small-space hedging, or as a colorful vertical accent.
More suited to container culture and protected locations than its giant parent, especially in humid climates.

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Mature height: 8-15 ft
Mature spread: 2-5 ft

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Features:Foliage: Scale-like, vibrant golden-green leaves that release a strong lemon fragrance when crushed.Habit: Dense, narrow, columnar evergreen shrub with compact conical form.Color: Retains bright golden color year-round in full sun
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Light Needs: Full sun (for best color)
Key Advantages:Intense lemon scent from foliage.Bright golden color provides year-round interest.Naturally narrow form requires minimal pruning.Drought tolerant once established.Suitable for containers and small spaces
Landscape Uses:Narrow hedges and screens.Container and patio plantings.Vertical accent in small gardens.Formal garden designs.Sensory and fragrance gardens

Faqs

Q: Can I grow it indoors?
A: It can be grown temporarily indoors in a very bright, cool location (like a sunroom), but it is not a true houseplant. It prefers to be outdoors and needs a winter chilling period. It is best as an outdoor patio plant that can be moved to a sheltered spot in extreme cold.

Q: How do I keep it golden?
A: Provide maximum sunlight. The color may fade to lime-green during the heat of summer but will re-intensify with cooler fall temperatures. Light shearing in spring can encourage fresh, brightly colored new growth.

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