Monterey cypress 'Goldcrest'

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold, drying winds. Tolerates dry conditions when established. Can be used for hedging. Height and spread determined by soil, location and prevailing weather. It usually reaches a height of 3-5m in 10 years, to 10m in 20 years and ultimately larger

No pruning required but can be pruned to control height and spread; prune hedges in late spring

Propagate by semi-ripe or hardwood cuttings from young vigorous growth in late summer

Can be prone to cypress aphid

May be affected by various diseases including honey fungus, see Conifers: brown patches