


Cupressus Goldcrest Wilma — Ø14 cm — H55 cm
☀️ Full sun / Partial shade • 🌿 Lemon-scented foliage • 💧 Moderate watering • ❄️ Hardy down to −10 °C
The Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest Wilma’ is a conifer with bright golden foliage and a fine, regular silhouette. Highly appreciated for its luminous color and lemon scent, it instantly brings freshness and structure to any outdoor space.
Compact and elegant, this miniature cypress adapts equally well to terraces and urban balconies. Its persistent yellow-green hue brightens shaded corners and remains decorative all year round.
Exposure & location
The Goldcrest Wilma loves light and tolerates both full sun and partial shade. Perfect in a pot on a balcony or terrace, it also fits very well in a flowerbed or border in a small urban garden.
- Exposure: full sun to partial shade.
- Ideal: balcony, terrace, entrance or bright windowsill.
- Temperature: hardy down to −10 °C, protect from dry winds.
- Substrate: well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral.
Verdeia tip: place two Goldcrests in pots on either side of a door or staircase for a structured and Mediterranean effect.
Watering & maintenance
- Watering: moderate; keep the soil slightly moist without excess water.
- Drainage: essential to avoid stagnation and preserve foliage color.
- Fertilizer: in spring and summer, once a month with fertilizer for conifers or Mediterranean plants.
- Pruning: optional; you can lightly pinch young shoots to keep a compact shape.
- Maintenance: remove dry branches to promote density.
Water more in summer, especially if the plant is exposed to wind or full sun.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
The Goldcrest Wilma brings structure and verticality to your outdoor decor. Its golden foliage contrasts beautifully with deep greens or bluish blooms.
- To combine with: lavender, rosemary, santolina or hebe for a Mediterranean effect.
- Ideal pot: terracotta or beige ceramic to highlight its golden tones.
- Ambiance: contemporary garden, sunny balcony or urban terrace.
Pair it with trailing plants like helichrysum to soften its verticality.
Verdeia tips
- Water more often during hot summer heat.
- Apply a mild fertilizer in spring to stimulate golden foliage.
- Avoid excess water in winter: let the substrate surface dry out.
- Place it in a deep pot to encourage root development.
- Ideal for creating a miniature hedge or a structured green corner on a terrace.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest Wilma’
- Common name: Monterey golden cypress
- Origin: Californian coast (United States)
- Pot size: Ø14 cm
- Approximate height: 55 cm
- Adult size: up to 150 cm in pot
- Exposure: full sun / partial shade
- Watering: moderate
- Maintenance: easy
- Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Mediterranean / Urban balcony / Contemporary
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The density, shape and shades of its foliage naturally evolve according to light and through the seasons.
Our Verdeia commitments
They embraced nature with Verdeia
Camille, Toulouse“I am amazed by the quality of the plant received! Careful packaging, impeccable foliage, and fast delivery. Thank you Verdeia”
Amandine, Lille“It was my first order and certainly not the last. The selection is varied and the plants radiate health.”
Giulia, Milan“I gave a Verdeia plant to my sister in Milan: perfect packaging and impeccable service. She loved the concept”
FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are carefully selected from our European partner producers.
Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected by breathable and secure packaging.
Each package is designed to ensure that your plant arrives in perfect health and without stress related to transport.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos shown are true to the variety and the announced size (pot diameter and approximate height).
Each plant being unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or shade may exist — that is what makes them so charming!
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery throughout Europe.
Plants are shipped from Monday to Wednesday to prevent them from being stuck over the weekend.
You receive a tracking link as soon as the package is dispatched.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package upon receipt, carefully remove the plant from its packaging and let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering it.
If it has slightly suffered from transport, it will quickly regain its shape after one or two days in the light.
Can I put this plant outside?
It depends on the species. Most indoor plants prefer a bright place without direct sunlight, while outdoor plants like more direct light.
Refer to the exposure advice in the product description to know if it is suitable for a balcony, a terrace, or indoors.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
If your plant appears to have suffered during transport, contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the problem.
Our team will take the time to assess the situation and find the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Your satisfaction and the health of your plant remain our priority 🌿.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, we do not accept standard returns.
However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge.
For any other case (order error, cache-pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.

