Monterey Cypress / Goldcrest Cypress (Cupressus Macrocarpa Goldcrest)

A traditional conifer with bright golden-yellow foliage which grows upwards to a point. Originating from Monterey California on the west coast of America, this cypress tree has a natural resistance to salt water – making it a popular choice in seaside locations around Britain. Fast-growing, it is a versatile plant that can be used for hedging, windbreaks, or even trained into a topiary shape. The leaves of the Goldcrest Cypress hold their colour all-year-round and emit a lovely lemon scent when trimmed or cut. All conifers are known for their hardiness and resilience against the elements. We often think of them being heavily covered with snow during the winter, but they can look equally as bold and impressive against a bright blue summer sky. Conifers get their name from the “cones” that they produce – which come in all shapes and sizes. Conifer leaves are evergreen and will either be needle-shaped or scale-like. Indicative Product Dimensions for your guidance: 3-5 litre pot: app. height 40-60 cm / 1.3-2.0 ft 7-10 litre pot: app. height 60-80 cm / 2.0-2.6 ft 15-18 litre pot: app.height 80-125 cm / 2.6-4.1 ft 18-25 litre pot: app. height 150-200 cm / 4.9-6.6 ft 30-40 litre pot: app. height 200-250 cm / 6.6-8.2 ft 40-60 litre pot: app. height 250-300 cm / 8.2-9.8 ft 60-80 litre pot: app. height 300-350 cm / 9.8-11.5 ft 80-100 litre pot: app. height 350-400 cm / 11.5-13.1 ft 100-120 litre pot: app. height 400-450 cm / 13.1-14.8 ft Actual Product Dimensions may vary within industry standards depends on available stock and the season. Latin Name: Cupressus Macrocarpa Goldcrest English Name: Goldcrest Cypress, Monterey Cypress Species: Conifer Genus: Cupressaceae (Cypress) Foliage Type: Evergreen. Foliage: Yellow-Green. Flower: Green-Brown Oval Cones. Flowering Period: Early Spring. Suggested Location: Outdoor. Suggested Soil Type: Well-Drained. Chalk. Clay. Loam. Sand. Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full Sunlight. Suggested Exposure to Weather: Sheltered. Hardiness Rating: High (H4) Lowest Temperature Tolerance: -10 °C to -5 °C (14 °F to 23 °F) Suggested Uses: Embankments. Hedging. Borders. Bedding. Windbreaks. Topiary. Maintenance: No pruning required, but can be trimmed and shaped as required each year in May. Growth Habit: Upright/Columnar. Growth Speed: Fast (50cm to 100cm per year). Starting Height: 80cm to 450cm (2.6 ft to 14.8 ft) Final Height: 20m (66 ft) Starting Sideways Spread: 20cm to 150cm (0.7 ft to 4.9 ft) Final Sideways Spread: 600cm (19.7 ft) Pot Included: 10 Litre Plastic Pot (23cm) to 110 Litre Plastic Pot (55cm) Height including Pot: 103cm to 505cm (3.4 ft to 16.6 ft) Delivery Cost: This is calculated based on the total size, weight and quantity of your order, as well as the location of your delivery address. You will see the final price at the Online Checkout Page (before making payment). Our website will automatically calculate the lowest possible delivery price and apply discounts to orders of certain products – giving you the best value delivery every time! Please note that high-volume orders will decrease your delivery costs significantly by spreading the price across multiple items. Visit our Delivery Policy page for more information.