Lemon Cypress

Bring fresh colour and elegant structure to balconies, entrances, patios, and gardens with the Lemon Cypress. This evergreen conifer features a naturally upright, conical form and soft, bright yellow-green foliage that releases a light lemon fragrance when gently rubbed.

Its compact appearance makes it attractive as a container specimen, seasonal display, or architectural accent.

Plant Details:

• Common name: Lemon Cypress / Goldcrest Cypress
• Scientific name: Hesperocyparis macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’
• Previous name: Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’
• Family: Cupressaceae
• Plant type: Evergreen ornamental conifer
• Nursery pot diameter: 22 cm
• Foliage: Soft, bright yellow-green and lightly lemon-scented
• Growth habit: Upright and conical
• Light: Full sun in mild weather; partial shade in extreme heat
• Watering: Moderate and regular
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Suitable for: Balconies, patios, entrances, containers, and gardens
• Maintenance: Low to moderate

Care Tips:

• Place outdoors in a bright location with good airflow.
• In Saudi Arabia, provide morning sunlight and afternoon shade during summer.
• Water when the upper layer of soil begins to dry.
• Keep the soil lightly moist without allowing it to become waterlogged.
• Ensure that excess water drains freely from the nursery pot.
• Do not allow the root ball to dry out completely for long periods.
• Trim lightly when required to maintain its conical shape.
• Avoid heavy pruning into old, leafless wood.
• Protect it from extremely hot, dry winds.
• Monitor occasionally for aphids and browning foliage.

Safety Note: This ornamental plant is not intended for consumption. Keep it away from children and pets that may chew plants. Sensitive individuals should wash their hands after handling the foliage.

Note: The supplied plant may vary naturally in height, shape, colour, and foliage density. The stated 22 cm measurement refers to the diameter of the nursery pot, not the plant’s total height. Decorative outer pot is not included.