This upright-branching conifer has distinctive two-toned foliage that contrasts beautifully with its cinnamon-colored bark. Chartreuse new growth fringes the bright lemon yellow inner foliage. Provides an attractive tall backdrop for low shrubs and makes a handsome hedge or screen. Fragrant foliage is reminiscent of citrus. Evergreen.
| Plant Type |
Shrubs, Trees |
| Hardiness Zone |
7-10 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 15' - 25' (ft), 25' - 35' (ft) |
| Spread | 6' - 8' (ft) |
| Spacing |
8' (ft) |
| Water Needs |
Low, Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Fragrant, Great Foliage, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Cold, Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
| Attracts |
Birds, Wildlife |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
Donard Gold Monterey Cypress | Cupressus macrocarpa 'Donard Gold' || This upright-branching conifer has distinctive two-toned foliage that contrasts beautifully with its cinnamon-colored bark. Chartreuse new growth fringes the bright lemon yellow inner foliage. Provides an attractive tall backdrop for low shrubs and makes a handsome hedge or screen. Fragrant foliage is reminiscent of citrus. Evergreen.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Fragrant, Great Foliage, Showy,
Cold Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers