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Swane's Golden Italian Cypress - 7 Gallon
SKU:
1169175
UPC:
014949307571
$119.99
- Ultra‑slender, columnar silhouette with brilliant golden‑yellow new growth that holds color through the season.
- Space‑saving vertical accent for entries and courtyards; also superb massed as a luminous screen, hedge, or windbreak.
- Slow growing to ~15–20 ft. tall × ~2–3 ft. wide—easy to site where height is needed without extra width.
- Thrives in full sun with well‑drained soil; low‑maintenance and waterwise once established.
Swane’s Golden Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens ‘Swane’s Golden’) brings a bold Mediterranean line and sun‑lit color to compact spaces. Its naturally narrow, columnar habit rises like an exclamation point, while vivid golden tips brighten the blue‑green interior for year‑round contrast. Use as a solo focal pillar, in matched pairs to frame drives and gates, or in rhythmic rows for a glowing privacy screen. Plant in full sun and well‑drained soil; after establishment, this evergreen asks for little more than occasional deep watering to keep its elegant, architectural form.
Plant Description
An exceptionally narrow, upright conifer with dense, fine‑textured sprays and bright golden new growth that remains showy throughout the season. The strong central leader maintains a tidy, architectural column with minimal shaping.
Foliage & Color
New growth emerges brilliant golden yellow over lime to blue‑green interior foliage, creating luminous, high‑contrast columns that read clearly from a distance and pair beautifully with lavender, rosemary, or silver‑leafed shrubs.
Sun Requirements
Full sun (6+ hours/day) for the richest gold coloration and tightest column. In shade, color softens and the habit may loosen.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish; afterward, water when the top ~2 inches of soil are dry. Avoid chronically wet or poorly drained sites.
Soil Requirements
Adaptable to a wide range of well‑drained soils. Slightly sandy or gritty textures are ideal; consistent drainage is essential for long‑term health.
Growth & Size
Slow growing; typically reaches about 15–20 ft. tall and 2–3 ft. wide at maturity, preserving a slim footprint suited to tight beds, corner accents, and linear plantings.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 7–9.
Special Features
Waterwise once established; suitable for coastal exposure; generally deer and rabbit resistant; excellent candidate for topiary (spirals) and formal designs.
Landscape Uses
Vertical punctuation for entries, courtyard pillars in containers (while young), narrow privacy screens and hedges, windbreaks, and repeated alleés along drives and walks.
Care Instructions
Feed with a general‑purpose fertilizer before spring growth. Little to no pruning required—light touch‑ups to keep lines crisp if desired. Maintain a mulch ring to moderate soil temperature, keeping mulch off the trunk.
Spacing & Screening
For a tight screen, plant 2–3 ft. on center. For formal paired accents, align with architectural axes and maintain equal spacing to reinforce symmetry.
Design Tips
Contrast the golden columns with rounded, mounded evergreens or blue‑flowering perennials; repeat at rhythmical intervals to lead the eye and define outdoor rooms.
Origin & Heritage
‘Swane’s Golden’ originated at Swane Brothers Nursery (New South Wales, Australia) from a seedling of ‘Stricta’; prized for its durable column and persistent golden coloration.
- Ultra‑slender, columnar silhouette with brilliant golden‑yellow new growth that holds color through the season.
- Space‑saving vertical accent for entries and courtyards; also superb massed as a luminous screen, hedge, or windbreak.
- Slow growing to ~15–20 ft. tall × ~2–3 ft. wide—easy to site where height is needed without extra width.
- Thrives in full sun with well‑drained soil; low‑maintenance and waterwise once established.
Swane’s Golden Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens ‘Swane’s Golden’) brings a bold Mediterranean line and sun‑lit color to compact spaces. Its naturally narrow, columnar habit rises like an exclamation point, while vivid golden tips brighten the blue‑green interior for year‑round contrast. Use as a solo focal pillar, in matched pairs to frame drives and gates, or in rhythmic rows for a glowing privacy screen. Plant in full sun and well‑drained soil; after establishment, this evergreen asks for little more than occasional deep watering to keep its elegant, architectural form.
Plant Description
An exceptionally narrow, upright conifer with dense, fine‑textured sprays and bright golden new growth that remains showy throughout the season. The strong central leader maintains a tidy, architectural column with minimal shaping.
Foliage & Color
New growth emerges brilliant golden yellow over lime to blue‑green interior foliage, creating luminous, high‑contrast columns that read clearly from a distance and pair beautifully with lavender, rosemary, or silver‑leafed shrubs.
Sun Requirements
Full sun (6+ hours/day) for the richest gold coloration and tightest column. In shade, color softens and the habit may loosen.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish; afterward, water when the top ~2 inches of soil are dry. Avoid chronically wet or poorly drained sites.
Soil Requirements
Adaptable to a wide range of well‑drained soils. Slightly sandy or gritty textures are ideal; consistent drainage is essential for long‑term health.
Growth & Size
Slow growing; typically reaches about 15–20 ft. tall and 2–3 ft. wide at maturity, preserving a slim footprint suited to tight beds, corner accents, and linear plantings.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 7–9.
Special Features
Waterwise once established; suitable for coastal exposure; generally deer and rabbit resistant; excellent candidate for topiary (spirals) and formal designs.
Landscape Uses
Vertical punctuation for entries, courtyard pillars in containers (while young), narrow privacy screens and hedges, windbreaks, and repeated alleés along drives and walks.
Care Instructions
Feed with a general‑purpose fertilizer before spring growth. Little to no pruning required—light touch‑ups to keep lines crisp if desired. Maintain a mulch ring to moderate soil temperature, keeping mulch off the trunk.
Spacing & Screening
For a tight screen, plant 2–3 ft. on center. For formal paired accents, align with architectural axes and maintain equal spacing to reinforce symmetry.
Design Tips
Contrast the golden columns with rounded, mounded evergreens or blue‑flowering perennials; repeat at rhythmical intervals to lead the eye and define outdoor rooms.
Origin & Heritage
‘Swane’s Golden’ originated at Swane Brothers Nursery (New South Wales, Australia) from a seedling of ‘Stricta’; prized for its durable column and persistent golden coloration.
