Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (Castlewellan Gold)

• Screening or Privacy
• Feature Tree
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Avenue Planting

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (Castlewellan Gold) works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (Castlewellan Gold) is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 5m - 10m Approximately

Mature Width: 3m – 6m

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (Castlewellan Gold) is expected to grow Approx. 60 – 100 cm per year.

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (Castlewellan Gold) is expected to grow Approx. 60 – 100 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

Is Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (Castlewellan Gold) frost tolerant?

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (Castlewellan Gold) is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’ produces small, inconspicuous male and female cones rather than showy flowers. These subtle structures sit within the bright golden foliage and contribute quietly to its natural seasonal cycle rather than ornamental impact.

Does Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (Castlewellan Gold) flower?

• No - Doesn't Flower

Flowering Period:

• Not Applicable

Flower Type:

• Star

Flower Colour:

Yellow

No

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (Castlewellan Gold) is Native to A cultivated form of Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress), which is native to the central coast of California, USA.

Its dense evergreen canopy provides valuable nesting and shelter sites for small birds, while the cones support insects and seed-feeding wildlife. The compact branching also creates cool micro-habitats for beneficial garden fauna, enriching biodiversity year-round.

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (Castlewellan Gold) will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong drought resilience and maintain vibrant golden foliage.

Is Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' (Castlewellan Gold) Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Goldcrest’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry, coastal and windy environments and maintains its dense, conical form and vivid golden colour with minimal supplementary watering.