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Hesperocyparis (Cupressus) macrocarpa Goldcrest Monterey Cypress (Hesperocyparis (Cupressus) macrocarpa) — mature, planted

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Hesperocyparis (Cupressus) macrocarpa Goldcrest Monterey Cypress

Hesperocyparis (Cupressus) macrocarpa

Goldcrest Monterey Cypress brings a bright, tailored presence to the landscape with dense, finel

$28

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Height: 1-2 ft.

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1-2 ft.

$28

Drought TolerantHeat TolerantWind TolerantSalt TolerantSpecimenPrivacy

Why you'll love it

Built to anchor your landscape

A steady, moderate grower that fills in handsomely over a few seasons.

Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
10 ft. - 15 ft. tall · 3 ft. - 5 ft. wide
Hardy in
USDA zones 710
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Wind Tolerant
  • Salt Tolerant

How to space Hesperocyparis (Cupressus) macrocarpa Goldcrest Monterey Cypress

For a solid, fast-filling privacy screen, plant in a straight row about 5 ft. apart (center to center). For an even denser wall, stagger a second row behind the first.

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Why buy from us

Grown to thrive. Established, well-rooted plants shipped at the right size — not bare twigs.

Matched to your zone. Set your USDA zone and we show you exactly what will flourish where you live.

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About this tree

Goldcrest Monterey Cypress brings a bright, tailored presence to the landscape with dense, finely textured foliage and a naturally narrow, upright silhouette. Reaching about 10 to 15 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide at a moderate pace, this non-flowering shade tree fits beautifully where space is tight yet impact matters. Drought, heat, wind, and salt tolerant, it excels in USDA zones 7 to 10. Use it as a striking specimen or line several for living privacy that stays crisp and confident year-round.

USDA hardiness zones 710

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height
10 ft. - 15 ft.
Mature width
3 ft. - 5 ft.
Growth rate
Moderate
USDA zones
7-10
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water needs
Moderate
Soil
Loamy, Rocky, Sandy, Well Drained
Spacing
5 ft.
Bloom season
Non-Flowering

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with full sun or partial sun and loamy, rocky, sandy, well drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 5 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Water deeply about once a week while it establishes, then ease off as roots take hold.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune in late winter while dormant to remove any dead or crossing branches and to shape. Minimal pruning is needed otherwise.

Frequently asked questions

How big does it get?+

At maturity it reaches about 10 ft. - 15 ft. tall and 3 ft. - 5 ft. wide, so give it room.

What growing zones does it suit?+

It is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 10.

Shipping

Delivery method
Curbside freight, nationwide (lower 48)
Shipping cost
$149 flat per order
Lead time
Ships in 1–3 weeks; carrier schedules a delivery window

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USDA zones7–103–84–96–94–8

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