Gold Rider Leyland Cypress
Cupressus leylandii 'Gold Rider'
Bright golden-yellow tipped foliage is displayed year-round and contrasts with lime green at the interior of the plant. A dense, upright, pyramidal tree for hedging, screening or a striking specimen. Suitable for shearing to provide a more formal appearance.
| Key feature: | Specimen |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Upright grower to 35 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Growth habit: | Pyramidal |
| Special features: | Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Privacy Screen, Specimen |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Yellow |
| Item no.: | 3164 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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Bright golden-yellow tipped foliage is displayed year-round and contrasts with lime green at the interior of the plant. A dense, upright, pyramidal tree for hedging, screening or a striking specimen. Suitable for shearing to provide a more formal appearance.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
| Key feature: | Specimen |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Upright grower to 35 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Growth habit: | Pyramidal |
| Special features: | Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Privacy Screen, Specimen |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Yellow |
| Item no.: | 3164 |
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