{"product_id":"cupressus-macrocarpa-goldcrest-wilma-lemon-scented-conifer","title":"Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest Wilma' - Lemon Scented Conifer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAdd vibrant winter colour and structure with this evergreen's bright spring-green foliage. Hardy in most of the UK down to -10°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The Yarrow 'Summer Berries' grows clumps of gorgeous, bright red flowers with cream centres on stems shooting up a foot or two from the ground. These flowers spread over the compact foliage which, like miniature ferns, have many branching leaves- giving this species the name millefolium. The Yarrow is also named for the legendary hero Achilles, who is said to have carried the herb to treat his comrades in battle.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis little conifer can grow indoors or outdoors in Britain, but either way make sure it isn't dealing with the extremes! It is not native to Britain, so will need well-drained soil to shelter it from our soggy winters, as well as shelter from icy, drying winds, if planted outdoors. Indoors, make sure it's not too close to a radiator which would also dry it out far too quickly, and remember that it is adapted to cooler winter temperatures, so will prefer to be in a colder part of the house at this time of year. Over a decade, it can reach up to 5m high, so even if you start growing it indoors, it will prefer to move outdoors once established. Wherever you're keeping it, enjoy this plant's fresh, spring-green foliage. Whether it is winter colour and structure outdoors or a miniature Christmas tree indoors, bring this conifer to your home to spruce up your winter displays. When foliage is crushed or cut, it produces a lemony scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-sheets-root=\"1\" border=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eColumnar evergreen conifer, can be grown in a hedge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eFoliage colour year-round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCupressus macrocarpa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Goldcrest Wilma' (large- fruited cypress, cultivar: goldcrest Wilma)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis species is listed as a synonym of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHesperocyparis macrocarpa \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein the WFO's plant database.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eMonterey Cypress, Lemon-Scented Conifer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis cultivar was bred in Holland, and has its origins in garden cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003ePruning is not required but if you want to maintain its shape in a hedge or to control its height and spread, you can do this in late spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCypress trees can provide good nesting and roosting spots for birds in your hedgerow, as well as feeding aphids which contribute to the food chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eKeep this plant in full sun, sheltered from cooling or drying winds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eOnce established, this plant is tolerant of dry conditions. Make sure it gets plenty to drink when it's first planted out; if this is in winter, it is unlikely to need any extra, but it may need regular watering if you're planting it in summer or if you're keeping it in a container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSoil should be well-drained, but this conifer can grow in any type or pH of soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Yarrow, Common Yarrow, Devil's Nettle, Dog Daisy, Dog Fennel, Milfoil, Soldier's Woundwort, Thousandleaf\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Yarrow, Common Yarrow, Devil's Nettle, Dog Daisy, Dog Fennel, Milfoil, Soldier's Woundwort, Thousandleaf\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":897,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eApply a standard slow-release fertiliser in Spring to provide your confer with nutrients; this is especially important when growing as a pot plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to dogs and can be harmful to cats if eaten in large quantities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis plant is suitable for container growing, so can be grown indoors if you wish! It will need similar care to outdoors, making sure that it doesn't dry out when it is a young plant, and it will probably do best in an unheated but well-lit porch or conservatory. It would also cope well growing outdoors in summer but indoors, somewhere unheated, in winter, which would help shelter it from the worst of the weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"12cm","offer_id":57223696941437,"sku":"4116411311671","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"14cm","offer_id":53526983639421,"sku":"1976376540371","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/cupressus-macrocarpa-goldcrest-wilma-lemon-conifer-453118.jpg?v=1730709659","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/cupressus-macrocarpa-goldcrest-wilma-lemon-scented-conifer","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}