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