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Lemon Cypress

Soft, feathery needles release a refreshing lemon scent when brushed

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Container Friendly
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North American Native Cultivar

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Cupressus macrocarpa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Live Plant

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Compact
  • Upright

COLOR

  • Yellow

MATURE SIZE

  • 36 inches to 60 inches

A little sunshine for the holiday season, Lemon Cypress brings a cheerful splash of golden-green color to your Christmas decorating. Its soft, feathery foliage releases a refreshing lemony fragrance when gently brushed, adding another delightful sensory experience to this festive evergreen. Arriving in a bright red holiday pot, it's ready to brighten your home or welcome guests at the front door. Lemon Cypress can be enjoyed beyond the holidays, bringing lasting color and charm to patios, containers, and gardens in mild climates.

  • Arrives in a festive red pot, ready for holiday decorating or gifting
  • Naturally compact, upright growth is ideal for tabletops, mantels, and small spaces
  • A mild weather Christmas gift for our warmer zones

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring
  • Fall

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Top of the root ball level with soil surface

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 24 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

Planting Guide

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    Lemon Cypress FAQs

    Can I grow my Lemon Cypress indoors?

    Yes. Lemon Cypress makes an excellent indoor plant during the holiday season when placed in a bright location with plenty of natural light. Keep the soil lightly moist and avoid placing it near heating vents or drafts, which can dry out the foliage.

    Can I keep it in the decorative holiday pot?

    Yes. The festive red holiday pot is perfect for displaying your Lemon Cypress throughout the season. If you plan to keep the plant long-term, make sure excess water can drain properly, or move it into a container with drainage once it outgrows its holiday pot to support healthy growth.

    Can I move my Lemon Cypress outdoors after the holidays?

    Absolutely. In spring, once the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 50°F, you can gradually transition your Lemon Cypress outdoors. It grows well in containers, making it easy to move between indoor and outdoor spaces. In USDA Zones 4–6, bring your plant indoors in fall before temperatures drop below freezing. In warmer climates, it can also be planted in the landscape, where it will continue growing as an attractive evergreen.

    Why does the foliage smell like lemons?

    The soft, golden-green foliage naturally releases a light lemony fragrance when gently brushed or handled. This fresh scent is one of the plant's most popular features and adds to its seasonal appeal.

    Does Lemon Cypress need pollination or produce edible fruit?

    No pollination is needed for ornamental enjoyment. Lemon Cypress is grown for its vibrant evergreen foliage and naturally upright shape rather than for fruit or harvesting.

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