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RedCrocus Cupressus 'Gold Rider' Monterey Cypress Live Plant - Golden Evergreen for Screens, Hedges & Coastal Gardens, Fast-Growing, Aromatic, Year-Round Color 5 Gallon Nursery Pot

RedCrocus Cupressus 'Gold Rider' Monterey Cypress Live Plant - Golden Evergreen for Screens, Hedges & Coastal Gardens, Fast-Growing, Aromatic, Year-Round Color 5 Gallon Nursery Pot

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Cupressus Gold Rider

Evergreen Conifer

A striking golden selection of Monterey cypress prized for its vibrant, sunlit foliage and clean, architectural form. Ideal for coastal and Mediterranean-style gardens, screens, hedges, and bold specimen accents where year-round color and structure are desired.

Description

Cupressus Gold Rider is a luminous, fast-growing evergreen conifer with dense, scale-like sprays that flush bright golden-yellow on the sun-exposed tips while remaining richer green inside the canopy. Naturally narrow and pyramidal to columnar, it makes a refined screen or a sculptural specimen and carries a clean, citrusy aroma when the foliage is brushed.

Compared with many golden conifers, Gold Rider holds color well through winter and resists bronzing in full sun. It thrives in milder climates, tolerates coastal winds and salt spray, and develops best color and tight habit with abundant sunlight and well-drained soil.

Suggested Uses

Full-sun specimen Large patio container Deer-resistant screen Fast privacy hedge Cut winter greens Mediterranean pairings

Plant Details

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Botanical Name
Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Gold Rider’
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Common Name
Cupressus Gold Rider (Golden Monterey Cypress)
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Size & Growth
20–35 ft tall × 8–15 ft wide; naturally narrow pyramidal habit; 1–3 ft/yr with good conditions
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Hardiness Zones
USDA 7–10 (best in 8–10). Shelter from severe cold and drying winter winds
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Foliage Type
Evergreen, scale-like sprays; vivid golden new growth with greener interior; aromatic when touched
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Bloom Time
Not grown for flowers; inconspicuous cones; pollen typically late winter–spring
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Light Requirements
Full sun (6+ hours). Best color with all-day sun; light shade reduces gold tones
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Attracts Pollinators
Low—wind-pollinated conifer; not a nectar source
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Indoor Friendly
Not recommended long-term indoors; suitable only for brief, bright, cool display
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Container Friendly
Yes—large, well-drained containers; best for early years; plan to up-pot or plant out
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Deer Resistant
Generally deer resistant due to aromatic foliage
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Pet Warning
Considered non-toxic; ingestion may cause mild stomach upset—discourage chewing
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Fragrant
Mild citrusy scent when foliage is rubbed or brushed
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Cut Flower
Excellent for cut greens, wreaths, and holiday arrangements; long-lasting indoors
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Grows Well With
Lavender, rosemary, Westringia, Pittosporum, Phormium, Lomandra, ornamental grasses, Juniperus, Ceanothus, Escallonia
Note: Sizes and hardiness can vary with climate and site exposure. Provide the brightest possible sun to maintain golden coloration.
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