A golden-foliaged form of the Monterey cypress forming a broad conical tree of bright lime-gold. Salt-tolerant and vigorous, it makes a glowing windbreak or feature in coastal and temperate gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 10 m H × 5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Brunniana Gold
Botanically, Cupressus macrocarpa 'Brunniana Aurea' is a fast-growing tree in the Cupressaceae family. It reaches around 10 m tall and 5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen and golden foliage.
Where to grow Brunniana Gold
Brunniana Gold suits Mediterranean, warm-temperate and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds and is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Brunniana Gold does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 3 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Brunniana Gold is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Brunniana Gold in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Brunniana Gold in the garden
Brunniana Gold earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, a windbreak and a fast screen or informal hedge.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Brunniana Gold with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and Mediterranean climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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