Description
Cupressus Macrocarpa ‘Gold Crest’ is a compact, upright conifer loved for its vibrant golden foliage, fine texture, and naturally neat, columnar shape. This evergreen brings year‑round colour and structure to any garden, making it a favourite for both formal and modern landscape designs.
Its bright yellow‑green leaves release a refreshing lemon scent when touched, adding a sensory element to pathways, entrances, patios, and container displays. With its slow, steady growth and narrow form, ‘Gold Crest’ is ideal for pots, borders, rock gardens, and symmetrical planting, and it responds beautifully to light shaping or topiary work.
This hardy conifer thrives in full sun, tolerates coastal conditions, and performs well in well‑draining soil. Once established, it becomes low‑maintenance and water‑wise, offering reliable colour and structure with minimal care.
Whether used as a feature plant, planted in rows for a formal look, or added to mixed beds for contrast, Cupressus ‘Gold Crest’ delivers elegance, fragrance, and year‑round visual appeal.
✨ Key Features
- Foliage: Bright golden-yellow, soft to the touch, with a refreshing lemon scent.
- Growth Habit: Upright and narrow; ideal for formal shapes and vertical accents.
- Height: Up to 3–4m in 10 years; slow-growing in pots.
- Climate: Wind-tolerant, frost-hardy, and thrives in coastal conditions.
🌱 Care & Placement
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
- Watering: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates short dry spells.
- Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy.
- Maintenance: Light pruning to maintain shape; feed in spring with balanced fertilizer.
🏡 Perfect For
- Formal gardens and topiary designs
- Container planting for patios and entrances
- Coastal landscapes and windbreaks
- Seasonal bundles with citrus or Mediterranean themes
