Cupressus macrocarpa Goldcrest
Cupressus macrocarpa Goldcrest
Cupressus macrocarpa Goldcrest
Cupressus macrocarpa Goldcrest
Monterey Cypress, Macrocarpa
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Description
Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' is a variety of Monterey Cypress with small growth, notable for the bright golden colour of its foliage, which becomes bronze in winter. This beautiful conifer has a slender columnar shape or a dense cone shape. It tolerates poor, sandy soils, sea spray, and salty mist. Rocky soils and very dry climates should be avoided. 'Goldcrest' is frost-sensitive and does not tolerate icy winds, so it is preferable to choose a sheltered location for it and protect it during winter.
Cupressus macrocarpa is one of the largest species belonging to the Cupressaceae family. Commonly known as Lambert Cypress or Monterey Cypress, it is a large conifer native to the surroundings of Monterey, a city located on the west coast of the United States. In nature, it is found in forests along the central California coast, where it benefits from the atmospheric humidity and fog that it enjoys. In their native habitat, some specimens reach a height of 36m (118ft) and have a trunk diameter of 2.4m (8ft). Similar to Chamaecyparis, it differs in its rounded branchlets, arranged in tufts around the main axis, and its larger cones with woody scales.
'Goldcrest' rarely exceeds 8m (26ft) in height with a spread of 2.5m (8ft) in our climates. It grows rapidly and has a somewhat coarse foliage when observed up close, which is aromatic when crushed. Its scent is slightly acidic. Its small, blunt triangular leaves are imbricate on short cylindrical branchlets, which are themselves arranged on branches. Young plants less than 1 year old have juvenile needle-shaped leaves. The foliage is golden yellow in spring and turns bronze in autumn. The female cones are globose and green, turning brown at maturity. The reddish-brown bark becomes greyish with age. The root system of this tree is taprooted, allowing it to anchor deeply in the soil to draw water and nutrients and withstand even strong winds. Hardy down to -7°C (19.4°F) in well-drained soil, it should be protected in regions with cold winters.
With its narrow habit and small development, 'Goldcrest' will fit well in any garden, even small ones. It is a boon for very windy coastal gardens with sandy soil, where few trees thrive. Its elegant habit adds structure to a garden in a unique way, whatever its style. With its bright foliage, it will be magnificent when combined with plants with darker foliage, such as dark green or purple. It can also be used as a hedge, like its cousin Leyland Cypress; however, this would stunt 'Goldcrest'. Monterey Cypress is an elegant, undemanding, and vigorous conifer that thrives in regions with cool summers and humid, mild winters.
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Planting and care
Plant in a sunny position in sandy, poor, or limestone, soil that is well-drained and deep, as its taproot will need to go down to find water and ensure a good anchorage for its tall stature. Choose its location carefully, as this large main taproot does not at all appreciate being disturbed or broken. It will be happier in regions with mild winters. An adult subject will be hardy to -7°C (19.4°F), so will need to be protected during cold winters.
Trees planted in isolation naturally take on a remarkable silhouette, which should not be pruned. On the other hand, those used in hedges can be sparingly pruned. It should be noted here that cypresses dislike pruning, which makes them susceptible to diseases and condemns them in the long run.
This conifer can be subject to canker (a pathogenic fungus), especially if it is subjected to repeated pruning or injuries. Its most common parasites are red spider mites, aphids, scale insects, and jewel beetles, which are virulent in hot and dry weather; it is advisable to spray the foliage with water in hot and dry weather to prevent mite proliferation.
Multiplication:
By sowing seeds in spring or summer. To break the dormancy of the seeds, expose them to cold for at least 3 months.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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