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CUPRESSUS macrocarpa 'Goldcrest'
Commonly known as Monterey cypress
Erect. Rich gold colour best in the winter
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EvergreenScale-like leaves in dense sprays
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Height5m (16ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Tree
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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Full sunShelter from cold, drying winds
CUPRESSUS macrocarpa 'Goldcrest'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSuitable for coastal areas. May be used as a hedge or screen.Pests & DiseasesAphids, honey fungus, coryneum canker.Place of originUSA (California)
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptTolerant of full exposure to sea winds
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Tree ShapeConicalNarrowly conical
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- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
5m (16ft)
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2.5m (8ft) |






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