Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cupressus macrocarpa Golden Halo Monterey Cypress, Conifer, Groundcover Conifer,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Shrubs, Conifers Dense, Spreading
Description:
Slow-growing dense ground hugging conifer with a weeping flat habit and bright golden foliage. Attractive groundcover or feature shrub. Ideal for coastal gardens. Grows approx. 1.5m tall x 2.5m wide. Also available in a topiary standard.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Rockery, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers a well-drained soil in a full sun to part shade position. Prune if any upward growth appears to maintain shape. Requires a sunny position to keep looking golden. Feed with a annual slow release fertiliser during Spring.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Cupressaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Yellow
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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