Landscape Notes: ‘Gold Rider’ Leyland Cypress, Cupressus leylandii makes a beautiful lawn specimen, and deserves a well chosen site. It is often sheared as a hedge and rivals Canadian Hemlock as the best conifer for hedges.
Exposure/Culture: ‘Gold Rider’ Leyland Cypress, Cupressus leylandii grows best in full sun conditions. It prefers deep, moist, well drained soils, but is adaptable to all bet wet soils. pH adaptable. Can be sheared to control size or to develop a very dense screen.
Other Notes: ‘Gold Rider’ Leyland Cypress, Cupressus leylandii is one of the easiest conifers to grow! It’s gold tipped sprays will add a striking contrast to your landscsape.
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Genus |
Cupressus |
Species |
leylandii |
Container Size |
1 Gallon |
Foliage Color |
Golden Yellow |
Mature Height |
30 to 35 Feet |
Mature Spread |
12 to 15 Feet |
Soil |
Well Drained |
Zones |
5-9 |
Mature Form |
Pyramidal, Upright |
Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
Flower Color |
N/A |
Fall Color |
Golden Yellow |
Bloom Period |
N/A |