Cupressus macrocarpa 'Wilma' (Monterey cypress 'Wilma')

Other names: Lemon cypress 'Wilma', Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest Wilma'

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Variety or Cultivar

'Wilma' is a conical to columnar, dwarf evergreen conifer with plume-like sprays of pointed, lemon-scented, scale-like, bright yellow-green leaves.

Season of interest

Flower
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Flower
Foliage
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Foliage

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Height and spread Metric \| Imperial
Size	Max height	Max spread	To maturity
3 m	1 m	10-20 years
9 ft	3 ft	10-20 years

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Size

Max height

Max spread

To maturity

3 m

1 m

10-20 years

9 ft

3 ft

10-20 years

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Chalky
Clay
Loamy
Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained

Soil pH

Acid
Alkaline
Neutral

Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Aspect

East
West
South
North

Exposure

Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in any moist but well-drained soil in full or partial shade. Can tolerate hot sunny sites, but protect from strong winds. If used for hedging, plant 60-90cm apart.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Conical, Narrowly columnar

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Fragrance

Lemon scent when foliage is crushed or cut

Toxicity

May cause skin irritation when handled.

Plant care

Pruning

No pruning required unless used for hedging. As it is fast-growing it can be trimmed to keep at the required height. Trim new growth with sharp shears regularly to maintain shape of plant.

Propagation methods

Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings

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Hi, I'm thinking of buying some of these trees to give the sunniest side of my garden a bit more privacy from neighbours. The ones I have seen are a ball on stem. Would these grow taller and widen out like hedging? Will I have to keep trimming the stem or will that bush out eventually? New to gardening so any advise is welcome. Thank you!

Posted: Monday 13th of June 2016 10:30 AM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 10:15 PM

Re: We planted 90 small Golden Wilma a year ago and we have not lost any. Can someone tell us how best to feed them so they grow stronger and with brighter colours?

ELAINE HUTSON

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Keith all conifers are acid lovers, so you don't have to add any lime, also cupressus of all sorts are fast growing, sacrificing putting down good root systems for top growth, so in windy areas this becomes a problem.

Posted: Saturday 28th of February 2015 03:48 PM

Re: Re: We planted 90 small Golden Wilma a year ago and we have not lost any. Can someone tell us how best to feed them so they grow stronger and with brighter colours?

Shoot User

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Hi Kathy, Thanks for your reply. We have used blood and bone and growmore has always worked well for us. During the spring/summer we use miracle grow.

Our garden is basically heath land and acidic and. we wondered if we should add some lime occasionally.

Keith

Posted: Saturday 28th of February 2015 01:58 PM

Re: We planted 90 small Golden Wilma a year ago and we have not lost any. Can someone tell us how best to feed them so they grow stronger and with brighter colours?

Kathy N

1140 1

Hi, Keith,
You can fertilise them monthly with a slow release or liquid fertiliser during the growing season.
All the best,
Kathy C

Posted: Friday 27th of February 2015 09:48 PM

We planted 90 small Golden Wilma a year ago and we have not lost any. Can someone tell us how best to feed them so they grow stronger and with brighter colours?

Shoot User

1140 2

We planted 90 small Golden Wilma a year ago and we have not lost any. Can someone tell us how best to feed them so they grow stronger and with brighter colours?
Thank you,

Keith

Posted: Thursday 26th of February 2015 01:09 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 10:28 PM

Wilma.. Winter Hardiness

Shoot User

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Is Wilma winter hardy if grown in containers?. Situation U.K Midlands.

Posted: Tuesday 9th of September 2014 05:33 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 10:31 PM