Wilma Goldcrest (Monterey) Cypress
Cupressus macrocarpa 'Wilma Goldcrest'
Provided for consumer information—Monrovia is not currently growing this plant.
Dwarf evergreen shrub has a tight, columnar habit with exceptional, golden-yellow fragrant foliage. Plant to the front of dark green trees and shrubs, or among purple or red foliaged plants for exceptional contrast. An easy to grow container plant, specimen or hedge.
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Water regularly; do not overwater. Drought tolerant once established. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 6 - 8 feet tall and 1 - 2 feet wide at maturity. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Growth habit: | Columnar |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen |
| Blooms: | Inconspicious |
| Foliage color: | Chartreuse |
| Item no.: | 5581 |
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Care Information
Best with moist, well-drained soil, pH range of 6.6 to 7.5. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Protect from cold, harsh winds. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
History
Found as a mutation from Goldcrest in 1987. Originated in Holland by P. Overkleeft.
Dwarf evergreen shrub has a tight, columnar habit with exceptional, golden-yellow fragrant foliage. Plant to the front of dark green trees and shrubs, or among purple or red foliaged plants for exceptional contrast. An easy to grow container plant, specimen or hedge.
Care Information
Best with moist, well-drained soil, pH range of 6.6 to 7.5. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Protect from cold, harsh winds. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
History
Found as a mutation from Goldcrest in 1987. Originated in Holland by P. Overkleeft.
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Water regularly; do not overwater. Drought tolerant once established. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 6 - 8 feet tall and 1 - 2 feet wide at maturity. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Growth habit: | Columnar |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen |
| Blooms: | Inconspicious |
| Foliage color: | Chartreuse |
| Item no.: | 5581 |
