Botanical Name: Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Golden Pillar’
Common Name: Golden Monterey cypress Type of Plant: conifer: tree Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Pyramidal and dense when young, becoming more open and spreading with age – tends to be shrubby as a younger tree Height to 30' Spread to 20' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil prefers a well-drained, loamy soil Hardiness Hardy, but prefers coastal conditions –Zones 16, 17, 23, and 24 Morphology: Leaves tiny overlapping golden scales – young foliage is bright golden yellow, older growth becomes more green with age Flowers inconspicuous catkin flowers Fruit female cone to 1-1/2" across, brown and woody, often resinous Propagation: hardwood cuttings in winter Usage: Accent tree for bright color, dense form and foliage; very dramatic in forest style landscapes, effective as a background to darker foliage junipers or other fine textured plants Landscape Care: Watering likes regular watering, and performs best near the coast where foggy weather keeps the air moist Fertilizing slow release fertilizer in spring Pruning generally none required Pests/Diseases Coryneum canker fungus when grown away from the coast Special Conditions/Other Origin: Cultivar – species comes from central California Family: Cupressaceae Notes: |
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