Height: 10-15 feet
Hardiness Zones: 7-10
Pyramidal shaped conifer with light yellow-green foliage. Lemon cypress takes well to light pruning and can be pruned into different topiary shapes. The leaves have a distinct fresh lemony smell when crushed.
Care:
- Water: Water thoroughly, grows well in moist well drained soil. Do not let plant sit in standing water.
- Indoor Care Instructions: Place your tree in a filtered light to sunny place. Do not let it dry out. Add lights or decorations for the holidays.
- Outdoor Care Instructions: Move your tree outside after the danger of freezing weather. Put it in a sunny (coastal) or filtered light location protected by strong winds. You can leave it in the pot, repot into a larger container or plant it in the ground. Lemon cypress are slow growers but you can prune as desired for shape and size.