Goldcrest monterey cypress
Hesperocyparis guadalupensis 'Goldcrest'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones7 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size35 to 40 feet tall12 to 20 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Goldcrest' monterey cypress (Hesperocyparis guadalupensis 'Goldcrest') is a tree for borders, hedges, and xeriscape gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil of most types. It stays green all year and has fragrant foliage. It also tolerates salt, and it needs little care once established.
Pairs well with Italian cypress, Texas mountain laurel, and Lemon thyme.