Mediterranean cypress 'Swane's Gold'

Cupressus sempervirens

How to grow Mediterranean cypress 'Swane's Gold'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season in order to establish a deep and extensive root system. Once established water less frequently. In spring fertilize with a general purpose fertilizer.1

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Swane's Gold is thought of as hardy, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea).

Growing Swane's Gold from seed

Transplanting Swane's Gold

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Swane's Gold is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Swane's Gold

Mediterranean cypress Swane's Gold Etymology

Swane’s Golden was selected in 1944 by Swane Bros. Nursery of Australia and introduced into production in 1956.

The name sempervirens comes from the Latin name “evergreen”.

Misspellings of Mediterranean cypress 'Swane's Gold'

Swanes Gold, Swane’s Golden

Other Names for Mediterranean cypress 'Swane's Gold'

Swane’s Golden

Footnotes

1 monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/2448/swanes-golden-italian-cypress/

2 villagenurseries.com/product/cupressus-sempervirens-swanes-golden/