Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' Half StandardConifer with narrow conical habit when young, and when it is older the base spreads out. Upright, dense branching, reddish-brown stem, very resinous. Leaves: evergreen, bright golden yellow, in spring it is the brightest yellow of all conifers. In autumn there are bright orange shades to the foliage. When the leaves are rubbed they give off a pleasant smell of lemon. Grows in all normal soils, even dry. Will also grow indoors. The root system grows rapidly like the crown and therefore needs to be well watered. Withstands hard pruning and is one of the best plants for topiary.
ShapeHalf Standard
Growth SpeedVery Fast
ExposureSun, Half Shade
Minimum Temperature-5 °C
Climate ZonePlain, Hill, Sea
Soil TypeClay, Drained, Neutral, Humid, Arid, Sandy
Leaf PersistenceEvergreen
Leaf ColorGreen variegated yellow
Maximum Height800 cm
Maximum Width300 cm