Bright chartreuse, lemon-scented foliage on a tidy, upright cone — a fast-growing pop of gold that brightens a doorway, patio, or sunny garden corner. The Wilma Goldcrest Lemon Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest Wilma') is a soft-needled evergreen prized for its glowing golden-green foliage and crisp citrus fragrance when brushed or warmed by the sun. It grows quickly into a dense, narrow column — typically 3 to 5 ft. tall in a container and up to about 10 ft. in the ground, staying just 2 to 3 ft. wide. That slim, naturally conical habit makes it a standout where you want vertical color without sprawl: flanking an entry, anchoring a sunny border, or holding court in a decorative pot. Why growers choose the Wilma Goldcrest Lemon Cypress Year-round gold. The bright lemon-lime foliage holds its color through every season, glowing warmest in full sun. Fragrant foliage. Brush against it or rub a sprig and it releases a clean, lemony evergreen scent — a favorite near patios, paths, and doorways. Narrow, space-saving habit. At just 2 to 3 ft. wide, it slips into tight beds, container groupings, and small-yard corners where a wider conifer won't fit. Fast to fill out. Its quick growth rate means you get that dense, columnar shape and color sooner rather than waiting years. Versatile and easy. Happy in the ground in zones 7 to 10 or in a pot you can move with the seasons, with little fuss once established in full sun. Use it as a matched pair framing a front door, a vertical accent in a mixed border, a living centerpiece in a large container, or planted in a tidy row for a low, colorful screen along a patio or path.