Evergreen Tree – Donard Gold Monterey Cypress

Donard Gold Monterey Cypress 

Botanical name: cupressus macrocarpa ‘donard gold’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 15 ft in height with an 8 inch spread

Hardy zone: zones 7-10 

Growth rate: grows 1 ft per year 

Foliage color: green/yellow 

Pruning instructions: lightly prune to maintain desired shape and size during the late winter/early spring

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the late summer/early fall 

Landscape use: hedge, privacy screen, background planting 

Special features: fragrant foliage, deer resistant, rabbit resistant 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil:  loam 

Companion plants: catmint, coral bells, japanese blood grass 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no