Wilma Golden Cypress

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Wilma Goldcrest'

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Wilma Golden Cypress

Name: Wilma Golden Cypress
Brand: Plants Express
Price: 69.95 USD
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Wilma Golden Cypress

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Wilma Goldcrest'

$69.95

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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Seasonality

Evergreen

Mature height

6-15 ft.

Mature Width

3-4 ft.

Sun exposure

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Growth Rate

Slow

Grows Well in Zones

8, 9, 10

Characteristics

Deer Resistant

Special uses

Hedge, Topiary, Containers, Privacy

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Description

Wilma, a dwarf form of ‘Goldcrest’, is a beautiful golden conifer with a bushy, cone-shape that tapers at the tip. Its fragrant, lemon-yellow foliage deepens in color depending on sunlight intensity. The young, fine-textured, soft foliage matures into glossy, firm, flattened sprays. Low-maintenance, compact, and slow-growing, ‘Wilma’ is a cypress well-suited to containers, borders, or as a focal point. It is naturally cone-shaped, but this dwarf golden cypress can also be shaped into other topiary forms.

This chartreuse dwarf form of Cupressus macrocarpa is known by several names, including Hesperocyparis macrocarpa 'Wilma Goldcrest', Lemon Cypress, Goldcrest Wilma, and Golden Monterey Cypress. Whatever you call it, Wilma is both mesmerizing and luminous. Although technically an evergreen tree, Wilma’s short mature size and slow growth—about 6 inches per year under optimal conditions—give it the appearance of a shrub.

Plant Care

Planting - Plant Wilma Golden Cypress in well-draining soil in a location that receives 6 hours or more of direct sunlight. The yellow foliage color is influenced by light intensity: more sun will result in a deeper golden-yellow hue, while less sun or partial shade will produce very bright green or yellowish-green foliage. Choose a site that is protected from cold, harsh winds.

Watering - Water regularly during the first few months to develop a good root system. Reduce frequency once established and water as needed. Prefers moist soil but not soggy, water regularly but do not overwater.

Pruning - Relatively low-maintenance, Wilma Golden Cypress generally doesn’t require pruning. However, it can be shaped into a topiary with an annual spring pruning to maintain desired form.

Winter Hardiness - Hardy to 10-15°F and best suited for USDA zones 8-10, Wilma Golden Cypress can also be grown with extra care in zone 7. ‘Wilma’ is more cold-tolerant and heat-tolerant than Monterey Cypress. Colder winter temperatures may alter the foliage color, adding a light orange hue that will fade with warmer weather. Protect from cold winds.

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