Cupressus macrocarpa 'Wilma'

Common name: Monterey Cypress 'Wilma'

Description: This compact evergreen conifer features attractive bright green foliage with golden-yellow tips that create year-round colour and interest. The neat, columnar habit and slow growth make it perfect for containers, small gardens, and structured plantings. 'Wilma' is ideal for adding vertical interest to patio containers, providing evergreen structure in mixed borders, or creating focal points in contemporary gardens. The bright foliage brings light and colour throughout the year, particularly attractive in winter when the golden tips are most prominent. This compact cypress requires minimal pruning and brings architectural presence with year-round appeal.

Other benefits: evergreen foliage, compact habit, year-round colour, suitable for containers, low maintenance

Wildlife attraction: provides shelter and nesting sites for birds

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 1.2m x 40cm

Position: full sun to partial shade; best colour in full sun

Soil pH: adaptable; performs well in neutral to slightly acid conditions

Moisture: moderate watering needs; well-drained soil essential

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to -15°C