Donard Gold Monterey Cypress

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Donard Gold'

Pronunciation: ku-PRES-us ma-kro-KAR-puh
SKU #04757
7-10

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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.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 15 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide in 10 years; up to 30 ft. tall with time.

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Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Landscape UseContainer, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Foliage ColorChartreuse
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Weigela (Weigela); Holly (Ilex)
Care InstructionsProvide well-drained, moist soil, with shelter from harsh winter winds. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular water, but tolerates moderate drought. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Foliage ColorChartreuse
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Ninebark (Physocarpus); Weigela (Weigela); Holly (Ilex)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide well-drained, moist soil, with shelter from harsh winter winds. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular water, but tolerates moderate drought. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.