Lemon Cyprus typically refers to a cultivar of Cypress known as the Lemon Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') or Gold Crest Cypress. This plant is admired for its bright, lemon-yellow foliage and its unique, compact growth habit, making it a popular choice for ornamental purposes in gardens and containers.

Features of Lemon Cyprus Plants:

1. Foliage:

   • Color: The foliage is a vibrant lemon-yellow, providing a bright and cheerful appearance throughout the year.
   • Shape: The leaves are scale-like, arranged in dense sprays that give the plant a soft, feathery texture.

2. Growth Habit:

   • Form: Lemon Cyprus has a compact, upright growth habit with a conical or columnar shape. It can be grown as a small tree or shrub.
   • Height: It typically reaches 3-6 feet tall and about 2-4 feet wide, though size can be managed with pruning.

3. Bark and Cones:

   • Bark: The bark is reddish-brown and fibrous, with a peeling texture as the plant matures.
   • Cones: It produces small, rounded cones, usually 1-2 inches in diameter, though these are less conspicuous than the foliage.