{"product_id":"cupressus-goldcrest-wilma-14cm-60cm","title":"Cupressus Goldcrest Wilma topiary double ball (Golden Cypress) — H60 cm | Pot Ø14 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"cupressus-goldcrest-wilma-topiaire\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌳 Double-ball topiary • ✨ Lemon-gold foliage • 🌿 Lemon scent when crushed • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -10 °C • 🏡 Indoors and outdoors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eCupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest Wilma'\u003c\/strong\u003e is pruned into a \u003cem\u003edouble-ball topiary\u003c\/em\u003e: a dense first sphere at the rim of the pot, a completely clear bare trunk, then a second sphere at the top. A horticultural cultivar of the Monterey cypress, whose parent species originates from the \u003cstrong\u003eMonterey coast of California\u003c\/strong\u003e, it stands apart from the classic conical form with its entirely hand-shaped silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is its foliage: the fine, feathery branches release a clear lemon scent as soon as they are crushed, and take on a chartreuse-green to golden hue that becomes brighter in sunny conditions. The pruned form requires two to three years of nursery work before reaching this balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"varietes-cupressus\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Goldcrest Wilma form should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe same cultivar is available in several pruned forms in our catalogue:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-ball topiary on a stem\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — two spheres separated by a clear trunk (H60 cm | Pot Ø14 cm). The most highly worked form, ideal for an entrance or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cupressus-goldcrest-wilma\"\u003eConical Cupressus 'Goldcrest Wilma'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — naturally dense conical growth from base to tip (2 sizes: H55 cm | Pot Ø14 cm and H90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm). The classic form, taller in the larger size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe brighter the position, the more golden the foliage becomes. In the shade, it turns greener and loses much of its decorative appeal. This plant does well outdoors for much of the year and tolerates moderate frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade — direct sun is preferred, unlike for most indoor potted plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, balcony, entrance, conservatory — indoors, only in front of a very bright window and in a cool room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardy down to -10 °C — however, it dislikes the dry heat of a heated interior in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-draining and slightly acidic — Mediterranean plant compost or universal potting soil mixed with sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eKept permanently in a heated room, Goldcrest browns from the inside within a few months: it is much more a terrace or cool conservatory plant than a living room plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eA potted conifer does not tolerate complete drying out: unlike leafy plants, a brown branch will never turn green again. A substrate lightened with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003eperlite and clay pebbles\u003c\/a\u003e maintains moisture without suffocating the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged, twice a week in summer and once every ten days in winter. Never allow the root ball to dry out completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — use a pot with drainage holes, place clay pebbles at the bottom, and empty the saucer after each watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e two to three times a year from April to September, using secateurs and following the sphere. Always prune within the green foliage, never into bare wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e conifer fertiliser once a month from April to August only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 years in spring — the roots quickly fill a pot of this diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA branch that turns brown will never regrow: it is better to prune lightly and often than to wait, as a cut into bare wood leaves a permanent gap in the sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe topiary is an architectural plant: its precise geometry structures an entrance, doorstep or terrace corner. It works particularly well as a pair, on either side of a door or passageway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a symmetrical entrance effect,\u003c\/strong\u003e place two on either side of a door in matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cache-pot-elho-brussels-round-anthracite\"\u003eanthracite Elho Brussels decorative pots\u003c\/a\u003e — the matt grey highlights the geometry without distracting from the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of shapes,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cupressus-goldcrest-wilma\"\u003econical version of the same cypress\u003c\/a\u003e — the same golden foliage, the same scent, and two silhouettes that complement each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Mediterranean atmosphere,\u003c\/strong\u003e surround it with silver-leaved plants and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pots-et-cache-pots\"\u003eterracotta pots\u003c\/a\u003e — the chartreuse green stands out clearly against ochre tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor winter decoration,\u003c\/strong\u003e the pruned form is perfect for a string of lights wrapped around the trunk and two spheres, without piercing or damaging the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eCrushing a branch between your fingers releases a very clear lemon scent: placed near a passageway, the topiary diffuses this fragrance whenever it is brushed against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune lightly but often:\u003c\/strong\u003e two or three light trims between April and September maintain the shape without ever cutting into the wood. A late, severe pruning instead creates gaps that the cypress will not fill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever let the root ball dry out:\u003c\/strong\u003e conifer foliage does not regenerate. A single period of drying out leaves permanent brown branches, which are especially visible on a pruned form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMove it outdoors as soon as possible:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a terrace plant that dislikes both dry air and the heat of a heated interior. An outdoor position all year round, or at least from April to November, suits it considerably better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCupressus macrocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Goldcrest Wilma'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden cypress, lemon cypress\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cupressaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural cultivar, parent species originating from the Monterey coast of California\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e double-ball topiary on a clear stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H60 cm | Pot Ø14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, with the substrate kept moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -10 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-draining, slightly acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow, with the shape maintained through regular pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, fine chartreuse-green to golden branches, lemon scent when crushed\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy, prune 2 to 3 times a year\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to pets and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean \/ Classic \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the diameter of the two spheres, the height of the trunk and the intensity of the golden colour naturally vary depending on the specimen and its growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"H60 cm | Pot Ø14 cm","offer_id":57283859448073,"sku":"9663","price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/cupressus-goldcrest-wilma-topiaire-double-boule-cypres-dore-h60-cm-pot-oe14-cm-verdeia-2823069.jpg?v=1788064098","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/cipres-goldcrest-wilma-14-cm-60-cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}