The tidy, pyramidal growth habit of Cypress is a beautiful decorative accent for use indoors or on a patio, deck or balcony outdoors.
Growing Cypress in a container limits its growth. Repot in the spring to a container 2” (5cm) larger in diameter if a larger sized plant is desired.
The lemon cypress tree, also called Goldcrest after its cultivar, is a variety of Monterey cypress.
It gets its common name from the powerful strong lemon scent that its branches exude if you brush against them or crush their foliage.
You can start growing lemon cypress trees (Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’) indoors or outside.
Lemon cypress care is not difficult if you know some basic rules.