Conifer

Monterey cypress 'Goldcrest'

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest'

Large evergreen conifer, not the compact cultivar 'Wilma'. In suitable climates it exceeds 12 m and may reach about 20 m; mature spread 4–8 m. Gardmi uses a 6 m crown and an 8 m root-zone allowance. RHS H4 (about −10 to −5°C under UK conditions): outdoor overwintering in Krasnodar is not assured; check local winter minima and shelter from cold drying winds.

Use in planner

Planning parameters

Use these values as a practical planning envelope: they describe the adult plant, not the young seedling.

Adult height: 12-20 m
Crown diameter: 6 m
Root zone: 8 m
Root type: Root spread depends on soil and moisture
Recommended setback: Allow for the mature crown and check local boundary rules
Growth rate: About 3–5 m tall after 10 years
Hardiness: RHS H4 (−10…−5 °C)
Crown density: Dense

Site requirements

These conditions decide whether the plant will establish well after planting.

Light: Full sun
Watering: Water regularly while establishing; avoid waterlogging
Soil type: Well-drained soil
Drainage: Avoid standing water
Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral

Root system and placement

The root-zone circle is a planning allowance, not a measured root boundary or a statutory setback

Garden role and season

These fields help choose the plant by composition, privacy, flowering and year-round value.

Form: Upright, columnar
Foliage: Bright golden-yellow to yellow-green
Season: Year-round
Bloom: Inconspicuous pollen cones
Fruit: Small woody cones; not edible
Garden use: Specimen planting and evergreen structure

Care and risks

This is the practical part for future maintenance and safe placement on the plot.

Maintenance: Mulch clear of the stem; monitor soil moisture in summer
Pruning: Usually no pruning needed; trim green growth for shaping
Risks: Root rot in waterlogged soil; watch for aphids. RHS H4 (about −10 to −5°C under UK conditions): outdoor overwintering in Krasnodar is not assured; check local winter minima and shelter from cold drying winds.