Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest Wilma' — Compact golden cypress
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€13,95 - Regular price
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Cupressus Goldcrest Wilma turning green and losing its golden color? Lack of light is the main cause — move it to a sunnier spot and the golden color will gradually return.
Should the Cupressus Goldcrest Wilma be pruned? No, its conical shape is naturally maintained — a light shaping prune in spring is enough if you want to keep it compact.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Persistent lemon-golden foliage • 🌲 Compact conical shape • ☀️ Full sun to partial shade • 🌬️ Lemon scent • ❄️ Hardy down to -10 °C
The Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest Wilma', also known as the Golden Monterey Cypress, is a compact conifer native to California, selected for its persistent lemon-golden foliage that keeps its brightness all year round — even in the middle of winter. Its naturally dense conical shape requires little pruning and immediately structures a balcony or terrace. Find our full selection in the hardy plants collection and among our sunny balcony plants.
What sets the Goldcrest Wilma apart from other cypresses: its scale-like leaves release a delicate lemon scent when crushed — a rare sensory quality in a conifer. Hardy down to -10 °C, it is suitable for both Barcelona balconies and northern European terraces.
Exposure & Location
The Cupressus Goldcrest Wilma develops its most intense golden color in full sun. In partial shade, the foliage gradually turns chartreuse green and loses some of its brightness.
- Exposure: preferably full sun, tolerates partial shade.
- Ideal for: sunny balcony, terrace, entrance, decorative structural pot.
- Temperature: hardy down to -10 °C — protect the pot from severe frost with a winter cover.
- Substrate: well-drained, universal potting soil with drainage at the bottom of the pot.
Watering & Care
- Watering: moderate — allow the surface of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings.
- Frequency: 1 to 2 times per week in spring and summer, reduce in winter.
- Drainage: essential — pot with drainage holes and clay pebbles at the bottom, Cupressus dislikes stagnant water.
- Fertilizer: once a month in spring and summer, use fertilizer for conifers or green plants.
- Pruning: light shaping pruning in spring if necessary — the compact shape maintains itself naturally.
- Repotting: every 2 to 3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot.
Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations
Its vertical conical shape and golden hue make it a natural focal point — it structures the space without taking up floor area.
- At the entrance in pairs: two Goldcrest Wilmas on either side of a door create an elegant and symmetrical green frame, without requiring regular pruning.
- In a Mediterranean composition: pair it with a Rosemary on stem and a Hidcote Lavender — the golden cypress contrasts with the silvery green of the two aromatics, and the overall scent is particularly pleasant.
- Foliage contrast: place it alongside a green Acer palmatum — the finely cut and mobile leaves of the Japanese maple contrast with the dense, immobile conical shape of the cypress.
Verdeia Tips
- More sun = more golden: place it in the sunniest spot available — this is the most important factor to maintain the intensity of its color.
- Protect the pot in winter: the foliage withstands -10 °C but potted roots are more vulnerable to frost — wrap the pot with a winter cover if temperatures below -5 °C are expected.
- Water sparingly but regularly: Cupressus fears excess water more than drought — a slightly moist but never soggy substrate is ideal.
Technical Specifications
- Botanical name: Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest Wilma'
- Common name: Golden Monterey Cypress
- Origin: California (horticultural variety)
- Available sizes: H55 cm | Pot Ø14 cm — H90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm
- Adult size: up to 100–150 cm in pot (slow growth)
- Exposure: full sun to partial shade
- Watering: moderate
- Care: easy
- Hardiness: down to -10 °C
- Foliage: persistent, lemon-golden all year round
- Non-toxic to pets and children
- Decorative style: Mediterranean / Structural / All seasons
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the golden color naturally varies depending on sun exposure and season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.