Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus macrocarpa)

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Mar 14, 2008

Monterey Cypress 'Goldcrest'
Cupressus macrocarpa

This one is being sold in Northern California as Cupressus macrocarpa Citriodora.

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cla945 Palo Alto, CA(Zone 10b) Mar 16, 2008

I live in Northern California (Bay Area Peninsula) and have been growing 4 of these in pots in part sun. They're doing well but I'd like to plant them in a spot that gets full sun. Can they handle that? Also, how long until they reach maturity?

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Mar 17, 2008

Hi Anne
We are having a debate about what the real name is of this cypress. What were yours labeled and is the new growth yellow or lime green?

They will love full sun and I bet it will take years to achieve maturity for it grows to about 30 feet.

http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=2488

I bet Growin could tell you about how long it takes.

Where did you find yours? I am looking for a 5 gallon one.

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vossner East Texas, United States(Zone 8a) Mar 17, 2008

I wonder if this would grow in hot, humid houston. I like it a lot

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Mar 17, 2008

Hi NERY!!!! LOL!

Of course you want it!

I found this site earlier when researching this tree. It has places it is hardy in. Some are in Texas.

http://www.virtualplanttags.com/vpt.asp?pID=33621&co=410087&cID=669&pr=1

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vossner East Texas, United States(Zone 8a) Mar 17, 2008

HIYA. nice link. it is not sold in my area but if it grows in Pt Isabel TX and Hollywood FL, it will definitely grow for me.

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cla945 Palo Alto, CA(Zone 10b) Mar 17, 2008

Hi,
I found my trees at, of all places, the Grocery Outlet in San Jose. They weren't labeled. They only had a little tag tied to the foliage that said "Smell Me" :) and some general care tips on the back. The staff said they thought they came from a nursery in Oakland but weren't sure. They're lime green through and through. 'Goldcrest' was the only thing I could find any info for so I guess..? I haven't seen them anywhere else. I'm hoping you can order them through a local wholesale nursery. So glad to know they like full sun! I really appreciate your help!

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cla945 Palo Alto, CA(Zone 10b) Mar 17, 2008

Hi again,
I forgot to ask--will they be OK if they occasionally get hit by sprinklers? I know that's not good but would it necessarily kill them?

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vossner East Texas, United States(Zone 8a) Mar 17, 2008

I wouldn't do it in houston. They seem so susceptible to fungus, I'd be afraid of losing the tree. Maybe if you planted some shrub blocking the sprinkler from hitting the tree, you could get away w/ it. Or if Palo Alto is not humid, then you can probably get by.

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