Lemon Cypress

 

Lemon cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’) is a vibrant, evergreen conifer known for its bright yellow-green, lemon-scented foliage. Compact and naturally conical in shape, it’s often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, containers, or as a decorative indoor tree. It thrives in full sun, prefers well-drained soil, and offers year-round color and fragrance.

We carry a variety of Lemon Cypress forms in several pots sizes. Most common options are 4″, 5″, 7″, and 8″ clay pots in the column and single ball forms. We also carry 10″ and 12″ clay pot sizes.

We grow Lemon Cypress plants in the following forms:

  • Single
  • Double
  • Column
Common Name:

Rosemary

Mature Size:

Usually 2-3 ft tall and 1-2 ft wide when planted in a container.

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Optimum Temperature:

60-75 degrees fahrenheit

Characteristics:

Vibrant yellow-green foliage and refreshing lemon scent. It has a narrow, conical shape, soft, scale-like needles, and a naturally tidy appearance.

Light:

Indoor: Well-lit room, bright indirect light. South or west facing windows.

Outdoor: Hardy to USDA zones 7 to 10. The plant prefers full to partial sun.

Water:

Indoor: Water thoroughly when surface soil begins to dry. Keep evenly moist, but not soggy. 

Outdoor: Water the plant deeply once a week.

Fertalizer:

During the growing season, March through September, fertilize your topiaries with a 20-20-20 fertilizer every couple of weeks. When you bring it in for the winter,  cut back feeding to once a month or once every other month.

Common Pests/Issues:

Watch carefully for spider mites, aphids, and scale on this plant’s foliage. Other common problems frequent to this plant is root rot when the soil is kept too wet. Browning of leaves can also occur if the plant is in low humidity environments.

Additional Notes:

In northern climates, bring plants indoors to overwinter. Prune the plant after blooming. If you wish for it to grow into a small tree, simply remove the spent blooms and clean out any dead or diseased wood. For a hedge, sheer the plant to the size desired. Bonsai and topiary forms take more training, which should be started in infancy. You can truly shape rosemary to almost any form you like.