Donard Gold Monterey Cypress
Cupressus macrocarpa 'Donard Gold'
Pronunciation: ku-PRES-us ma-kro-KAR-puh
SKU #04757
| Description | This upright-branching conifer has distinctive two-toned foliage that contrasts beautifully with its cinnamon-colored bark. Chartreuse new growth fringes the bright lemon yellow inner foliage. Provides an attractive tall backdrop for low shrubs and makes a handsome hedge or screen. Fragrant foliage is reminiscent of citrus. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Reaches 15 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide in 10 years; up to 30 ft. tall with time. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Foliage Color | Chartreuse |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Weigela (Weigela); Holly (Ilex) |
| Care | Provide well-drained, moist soil, with shelter from harsh winter winds. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular water, but tolerates moderate drought. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!
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Rillito Nursery & Garden Center 6303 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85741 -
Lowe's 4075 West Ina Road
Tucson, Arizona 85741 -
Lowe's 4151 North Oracle Road
Tucson, Arizona 85705
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.