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Saturday - May 17, 2008
From: Lipan, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Non-Natives, Trees
Title: Care of lemon cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa)
Answered by: Nan Hampton
QUESTION:
How do I grow the lemon cypress in zone 7? I bought one today at Home Depot in Granbury,TX. It had no information. Should I put it in the shade or sun?ANSWER:
The Lemon Cypress is a cultivar called Goldcrest, or Golden Crest, of Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey cypress). You can read more about the tree from Plants for a Future, Floridata.com and from the Florida Cooperative Extension Service. Here are some intructions for outdoor care from ShootGardening and you can find care instructions for indoor Cupressus macrocarpa at indoor-plant-care.com and from the TopiaryShop.
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