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.

Plant Type Shrubs, Trees
Hardiness Zone 7-10
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height15' - 25' (ft), 25' - 35' (ft)
Spread6' - 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
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