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Family: Cupressaceae
Native to: central coast of California
Dimensions: to about 10 - 15' tall, half as wide
Cold resistance: hardy to 5°F
Drought resistance: adequate west of the Cascades, not for desert
Key Features: upright pyramidal shrub, same appealing habit of Monterey cypress but with compact form, doesn't get huge, foliage turns golden in the sun
Uses: back of border, feature/specimen plant, tolerates coastal exposure, good in containers
Description:
This beautiful, compact, slow-growing selection of Monterey Cypress is truly one of the best golden conifers. While it may grow 10 - 12' tall or more after many years, it is slow-growing and always symmetrical and attractive. It is easily grown in the Northwest where it seems to be perfectly drought tolerant once established, and (if anything) perhaps a little bit hardier to cold than the species. It should be planted in a mostly sunny position for the best color, and is ideal for coastal gardens.
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