🌿 Monterey Cypress — Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Lemon Scent’
Monterey Cypress is a fast-growing, beautifully aromatic conifer known for its bright lemon-scented foliage and vibrant golden-green colour. Ideal for hedging, screening, and windbreaks across Melbourne, Geelong, the Mornington Peninsula, and coastal regions, this hardy cypress thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. It tolerates salt spray, wind, and drought once established, making it excellent for exposed positions. With its fine texture, citrus fragrance, and strong growth habit, ‘Lemon Scent’ adds structure, privacy, and year-round colour to a wide range of Victorian landscapes.
🌱 Care Guide — Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Lemon Scent’
Light: Full sun for best colour, density, and fragrance.
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; handles sandy and coastal soils well.
Water: Moderate during establishment; drought-tolerant once established.
Fertiliser: Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser.
Pruning: Responds well to trimming; ideal for hedges or shaped screens. Avoid cutting back into old wood.
Position: Excellent for tall screens, boundary hedging, coastal windbreaks, and feature conifers.
Growth Rate: Fast; typically 3–6 m tall and 1.5–3 m wide depending on pruning.
Pests/Disease: Generally hardy; ensure good airflow and avoid waterlogging.
🏷️ Perfect for creating tall hedges
Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Lemon Scent’ is a striking, fast-growing conifer valued for its fresh citrus-scented foliage and bright golden-green colour. Perfect for creating tall hedges, privacy screens, and windbreaks, it performs exceptionally well in Victorian conditions — especially coastal, windy, or exposed sites. Once established, ‘Lemon Scent’ is hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, delivering year-round structure and lush density. Whether planted as a clipped hedge or left to grow naturally, this aromatic cypress brings fragrance, colour, and resilience to any landscape.
