Wilma monterey cypress
Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Wilma'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size10 to 12 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Wilma' monterey cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Wilma') is a shrub for borders, containers, and hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil of most types. It grows about 10 to 12 feet tall and stays narrow, so it suits tight spaces. The evergreen foliage is fragrant, and the plant tolerates salt.
Pairs well with Silver sage, Blue grama, and Society garlic.