20 Golden Leylandii Evergreen Hedging Plant 40-60cm in 9cm Pot / Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' 3FATPIGS

This is a most attractive, golden foliage variant of Leyland cypress, which is more compact and slow-growing than the original green form.

Growing Details

Common Name: Leyland cypress

Genus: x Cupressocyparis

Species: leylandii

Cultivar: 'Castlewellan Gold'

Skill Level: Beginner

Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade

Hardiness: Hardy

Soil type: Well-drained/light

Height: 2500cm

Spread: 500cm

Spacing: 3 Plants Per Metre

Description

The colour is at its best in late spring when the new growth appears, but it keeps its gold hue well all year round. It makes a good plant for a hedge or screen, and can be clipped about three times per year to maintain the required size. If allowed to grow as a specimen plant it can eventually reach about 20m (65ft), which is around two-thirds the ultimate size of the green form. To propagate, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.