Exposure & Location

The Cupressus Goldcrest Wilma prefers sun to partial shade to maintain its bright golden color. The more light it receives, the more intense its color will be.

• Exposure: sun to partial shade, bright light essential.
• Ideal: sunny balcony, terrace, bright windowsill, or very bright indoor space.
• Temperature: 5 to 25 °C, tolerates cold down to -5 °C.
• Substrate: well-drained, universal potting soil with perlite or conifer potting soil.

Verdeia tip: indoors, place it near a very bright window to maintain its bright golden color.

Watering & Care

• Watering: moderate; keep the substrate slightly moist without waterlogging.
• Frequency: about 1-2 times per week in spring-summer, reduce in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: tolerates dry air, no need for misting.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for conifers.
• Pruning: lightly pinch the tips in spring to maintain a compact and dense shape.

The Cupressus prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water which causes needle yellowing.

Decor Ideas & Plant Pairings

With its bright golden foliage and elegant conical shape, the Cupressus Goldcrest Wilma adds warmth and structure to your urban jungle. It creates a bright and calming focal point.

• Pair with: Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme, Hedera, or other Mediterranean plants to create a sunny urban garden.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in white, gray, terracotta, or zinc ceramic to highlight the golden color.
• Ambiance: perfect on a sunny balcony, terrace, bright windowsill, or very bright indoor space.

The golden foliage creates a spectacular contrast with plants having dark green or silver leaves.

Verdeia Tips

• Easy to care for — perfect for beginners.
• Bright golden color — brings light and warmth.
• Pleasant lemon scent — foliage emits a fresh scent when brushed.
• Compact conical shape — slow and structured growth.
• Bright light essential — more light = more intense color.
• Avoid excess water — prefers slightly moist substrate over waterlogged soil.
• Light pruning in spring — maintains a compact and dense shape.
• Repot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot.
• Tolerates cold — can stay outside down to -5 °C.
• Non-toxic to pets — safe for cats and dogs.

Technical Specifications

• Botanical name: Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest Wilma'
• Common name: Cupressus Goldcrest Wilma, Golden Cypress, Golden Monterey Cypress
• Family: Cupressaceae
• Origin: California (horticultural variety)
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø14 × H60 cm
• Adult size: up to 100–150 cm in pot (slow growth)
• Exposure: sun to partial shade, bright light essential
• Watering: moderate, keep substrate slightly moist
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
• Decor style: Mediterranean / Elegant / Bright
• Special features: bright golden foliage, lemon scent, compact conical shape, slow growth, non-toxic

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the golden color and foliage density naturally vary depending on light conditions and season.