{"product_id":"cupressus-goldcrest-wilma","title":"Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest Wilma' — Compact golden cypress","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"cupressus-goldcrest-wilma\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Evergreen lemon-golden foliage • 🌲 Compact conical shape • ☀️ Full sun to partial shade • 🌬️ Lemon scent • ❄️ Hardy down to -10 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest Wilma'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Monterey Cypress\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a compact conifer native to California, selected for its evergreen lemon-golden foliage, which keeps its brilliance all year round — even in the middle of winter. Its naturally dense conical shape requires little pruning and immediately adds structure to a balcony or terrace. A reliable choice among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-rusticas\"\u003ehardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-balcon-sol\"\u003esunny balcony plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eWhat sets Goldcrest Wilma apart from other cypresses: its scale-like leaves release a delicate lemon scent when brushed — a rare sensory quality in a conifer. Hardy down to -10 °C, it suits both Barcelona balconies and terraces in northern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- EXPOSITION \u0026 EMPLACEMENT --\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCupressus 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 brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably full sun, tolerates partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny balcony, terrace, entrance, structural decorative pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardy down to -10 °C — protect the pot from severe frost with a winter fleece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, universal potting soil with drainage at the bottom of the pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- ARROSAGE \u0026 ENTRETIEN --\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — allow the surface of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 times a week in spring and summer, reduce in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — use a pot with drainage holes and clay pebbles at the bottom; Cupressus dislikes stagnant water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring and summer, use fertilizer for conifers or green plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e light shaping in spring if necessary — the compact shape maintains itself naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 to 3 years in spring, in a slightly larger pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- IDÉES DÉCO \u0026 ASSOCIATIONS VÉGÉTALES --\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts upright conical shape and golden color make it a natural focal point — it structures the space without taking up floor area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs an entrance duo:\u003c\/strong\u003e two Goldcrest Wilma plants on either side of a door create an elegant, symmetrical plant frame without requiring regular pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a Mediterranean arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosmarinus-officinalis-en-tallo-14cm-45cm\"\u003estandard rosemary\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lavanda-angustifolia-hidcote-blue-12cm-20cm\"\u003eHidcote Lavender\u003c\/a\u003e — the cypress's golden color contrasts with the silvery green of the two aromatic plants, and the overall scent is especially pleasant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage contrast:\u003c\/strong\u003e place it alongside a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/acer-palmatum-going-green-arce-japones-verde\"\u003egreen Acer palmatum\u003c\/a\u003e — the Japanese maple's divided, moving foliage contrasts with the cypress's dense, still conical shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CONSEILS VERDEIA --\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore sun = more golden color:\u003c\/strong\u003e place it in the sunniest available spot — this is the most important factor for maintaining the intensity of its color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect the pot in winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e the foliage withstands -10 °C, but potted roots are more vulnerable to frost — wrap the pot with winter fleece if temperatures below -5 °C are expected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater sparingly but regularly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cupressus is more sensitive to excess water than drought — slightly moist but never waterlogged soil is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES --\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\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 Monterey Cypress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e California (horticultural variety)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable format:\u003c\/strong\u003e H55 cm | Pot Ø14 cm — H90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 100–150 cm in a pot (slow-growing)\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 moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -10 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, lemon-golden all year round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean \/ Structural \/ All-season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The intensity of the golden color naturally varies according to sun exposure and the season.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"H55 cm | Pot Ø14 cm","offer_id":56700600647945,"sku":"28926","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"H90 cm | Pot Ø21 cm","offer_id":56700600680713,"sku":"10811","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/cupressus-macrocarpa-goldcrest-wilma-o14-cm-h55-cm-verdeia-7524770.jpg?v=1774617986","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/cupressus-goldcrest-wilma-golden-cypress","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}