RedCrocus Cupressus 'Golden Pillar' Live Plant – Columnar Golden Cypress, Upright Evergreen for Full Sun, Coastal & Drought Tolerant, Low‑Maintenance Landscape Accent 10 Gallon Nursery Pot

Name: RedCrocus Cupressus 'Golden Pillar' Live Plant – Columnar Golden Cypress, Upright Evergreen for Full Sun, Coastal & Drought Tolerant, Low‑Maintenance Landscape Accent 10 Gallon Nursery Pot
Brand: RedCrocus
SKU: ber7126-redcrocus
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Cupressus Golden Pillar

A narrow, architectural cypress with luminous golden foliage and year‑round structure

Full Sun

Evergreen

USDA 7–10

Description

Cupressus Golden Pillar is a striking columnar cypress selected for its vivid golden to chartreuse new growth and naturally upright, narrow habit. It delivers instant vertical accent and clean architectural lines, whether used as a sentinel by an entry, a rhythm of repeats along a drive, or a glowing focal point in mixed borders.

This evergreen conifer thrives in full sun, where its foliage color is brightest. Once established, it copes well with coastal exposure and periods of summer dryness, making it a dependable, low‑maintenance choice for modern and Mediterranean‑inspired landscapes.

Suggested Uses

Specimen / Accent Formal Rows & Allées Privacy Screen (narrow) Entry Flankers in Large Pots Mediterranean & Coastal Gardens Contemporary/Minimalist Designs Year‑Round Structure Cut Foliage for Wreaths

Plant Details

Botanical Name Cupressus Golden Pillar

Common Name Cupressus Golden Pillar

Size & Growth Narrow column; 12–20 ft tall and 3–5 ft wide in 8–10 years; ultimate 25–40+ ft × 4–6 ft in mild climates (smaller in containers)

Height varies by climate, soil, and care; maintains a naturally tight outline.

Hardiness Zones USDA 7–10; best in warm, sheltered sites in Zone 7

Foliage Type Evergreen, scale‑like sprays; golden to chartreuse new growth, deeper green inside canopy

Bloom Time Not showy; pollen cones late winter–spring (wind‑pollinated); occasional small seed cones

Growth Rate Moderate to fast (12–24 in per year once established)

Light Requirements Full sun (6+ hrs) for best color; tolerates light afternoon shade in hot interiors

Attracts Pollinators Low; wind‑pollinated. Provides shelter and nesting structure for birds.

Indoor Friendly Not for long‑term indoors; short seasonal display possible in very bright, cool rooms

Container Friendly Yes when young; requires large, well‑drained container and regular deep watering

Deer Resistant Generally deer‑resistant; occasional browsing may occur on tender tips

Pet Warning Generally considered non‑toxic, but ingestion can cause mild stomach upset; sticky sap may irritate sensitive skin

Fragrant Foliage is pleasantly aromatic (resinous; some golden selections have a citrus‑pine scent)

Cut Flower Excellent as long‑lasting cut foliage for bouquets, wreaths, and holiday arrangements

Grows Well With Lavender, rosemary, santolina, artemisia, westringia, pittosporum, hebes, agapanthus, lomandra, and drought‑tolerant grasses

Note: Attributes represent typical performance for golden, columnar Cupressus cultivars; local results vary with climate and care.

Care Tips

Planting Instructions Plant in spring or fall. Dig a hole 2–3× the width of the root ball, no deeper. Tease circling roots, set crown 1–2 in above grade, backfill with native soil, water to settle, and mulch 2–3 in away from trunk.

Soil Moisture Keep evenly moist the first season with deep, infrequent watering; once established, water during extended heat/drought. Avoid waterlogging.

Soil Type Well‑drained loam or sandy soils; pH 6.0–7.5. Improve heavy clay with grit and organic matter or plant in raised beds/mounds.

Humidity Tolerant of a wide range; ensure good air flow. Avoid enclosed, warm indoor air for extended periods.

Pruning Instructions Minimal pruning needed. Lightly tip‑prune to shape in late winter or after spring flush. Maintain a single leader. Do not cut back into old, brown wood.

Winter Care In Zone 7, choose a sheltered site out of harsh winter winds; water well before freeze; maintain mulch. Container plants benefit from root protection or a sheltered, unheated spot.

Planting Depth Set at existing soil level with trunk flare visible; crown at or slightly above surrounding grade for drainage.

Fertilization Apply a light dose of slow‑release, balanced fertilizer for evergreens in early spring; avoid high‑nitrogen feed late summer. Container specimens: feed at half‑strength during active growth.

Special Care Stake young plants in windy sites for the first year. Ensure sharp drainage to prevent root rot. Monitor for cypress aphid and spider mites; rinse foliage during hot, dusty spells.

Pro tip: Full sun delivers the richest gold tones—light afternoon shade helps prevent scorch in very hot, inland gardens.