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Lemon Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa var. goldcrest)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The lemon cypress is also known as lemon cedar (2<\/a>) It is quite used for its yellowish-green color (5<\/a>), and for its pleasant fragrance reminiscent of lemon, it is decorative and you can have both inside and outside the house<\/a> (4<\/a>). We refer here to the Cupressus macrocarpa var. goldcrest or lemon cypress<\/strong>, (3<\/a>) to avoid confusion with the different names (1<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The scientific name of lemon cedar is\u00a0Cupressus macrocarpa<\/em>\u00a0and the\u00a0goldcrest<\/em>\u00a0variety\u00a0is the most common.\u00a0It is considered a conifer for having reproductive structures called cones that protect the seeds, similar to pine cones.<\/p>\n

It is fast-growing, which can reach 6 meters (20 ft) in height.<\/p>\n

Its foliage is yellowish-green and the scent of its leaves reminds of lemon.<\/p>\n

It adapts to any climate, exposure, and substrate. In full sun as in semi-shade.<\/p>\n

The lemon cedar, also called lemon cypress, Monterey cypress, goldcrest, and occasionally lemon pine, is an evergreen tree belonging to the conifers. The foliage of this tree has a yellowish-green hue and its leaves have a fragrance that recalls the smell of citrus fruits, particularly lemon.<\/p>\n

It requires a large vase, pot, or container. It is easily obtained in almost all nurseries. They reproduce by seeds and by implants.<\/p>\n

To maintain the tree<\/a> in optimum conditions, a regular fertilizer with acidifying fertilizers is recommended.\u00a0The lemon cedar is considered a hard and resistant plant but may be susceptible to certain pests, especially\u00a0aphids<\/strong>, so some gardeners recommend seasonal fumigation as prevention, especially in spring.<\/p>\n

USDA Zone For The Lemon Cypress<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Lemon cypress thrives in USDA plant\u00a0hardiness zones<\/b>\u00a07 through 10. These\u00a0trees cannot survive shade. Therefore, you are required to plant your lemon cypress tree<\/a> outdoors and exposed to sunlight.<\/p>\n

Characteristics And Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The lemon cypress tree<\/a> can adapt to a wide range of soils and is exceptionally impenetrable to the wind. The foliage of this tree has a yellowish-green tone and its leaves have an aroma that highlights the smell of the characteristic elements of citrus, especially lemon. They are trees from 25 to 50 meters (82 to 164 ft) high.<\/p>\n

This tree has a shape shaped like a cone and leaves with a particular yellowish-green hue. This is the most characteristic of the lemon cypress since the leaves produce the unmistakable smell of lemon. The lemon cypress has a pointed shape, its leaves are subtle and lasting yellowish-green and reproduce by grafting or seeds.<\/p>\n

In addition, there is another difference in silver tone. They give off an aroma of citrus fruits, characteristic of lemon.<\/p>\n

The leaves are created from a thin trunk of muted tones that has several breaks and wrinkles, with a limit of one meter.\u00a0The branches from the bottom of the stem.\u00a0They can grow up to 1.5 m.<\/p>\n

However, this factor depends on your pruning.\u00a0Its natural fruits blush when they are green, but when they mature they have a grayish tone.\u00a0Like the plant itself, they have a conical shape.\u00a0They measure 2.5 and 4 centimeters.\u00a0These are protected with a kind of “scales”, as well as with some unique spines.<\/p>\n

The scientific name of the lemon cypress tree is Cupressus<\/a> Macrocarpa. By virtue of its striking appearance due to its shade and its citric scent reminiscent of lemon, it was named lemon cedar. This smell is generously detectable especially when cut. It is said that its origin begins from the southwestern United States, mainly from the region of California, which is considered the main producer of lemon.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, they change according to several types of climates, anyway they develop much better in calm air where it is not cold or too hot. The soil in which it is planted must be moist and have good drainage is very important, specialists recommend that a mixture of soil and sand be made to plant it, since this has better filtration and, therefore, allows the water to stay accumulated.<\/p>\n

It is recommended that they receive a little sun, this helps the shadow of their leaves is increasingly alive.\u00a0However, it can also be kept in the shade, as we said before, acclimated to a wide range of conditions.<\/p>\n

An ideal location to plant our lemon cypress tree outside is that it will not require much care when it comes to a mature plant, it just needs to be pruned from time to time to maintain its shape.<\/p>\n

In order to keep the tree robust, it must be fertilized with an acidifier.\u00a0Regardless of the way in which the lemon tree is a strong plant<\/a>, it is not saved from the probability of having a couple of pests, so it is recommended to fumigate it to prevent the appearance of them.<\/p>\n

This beautiful plant is impeccable when you have it in a pot, in case you choose it, guarantee to prune it most of the time, in order to give it the shape in which it can later maintain its size. The lemon tree is also used as a Christmas tree.<\/p>\n

This tree is similar to the other pines, has a pointed shape, and a yellowish-green color similarly shaped like scales. Wood impregnated with a smell similar to that of cedar is not resinous and is used for firewood in carpentry, woodwork, crafts, paper production, construction, sculpture, and armor.<\/p>\n

These trees grow<\/a> more than others, everything depends on the ecosystem in which they grow.<\/p>\n

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Cupressus macrocarpa var. Goldcrest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Conifer Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Golden Crest’, is a plant native to North America: California of the usual height of 20 meters (66 ft). Its Latin name is Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Golden Crest’ and is a Conifer with a Columnar shape. The speed of growth of the Conifer is Fast. Used as protection against the wind. Also used as an ornamental conifer in parks and gardens<\/a>.<\/p>\n