Gold Rider Leyland Cypress
x Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Gold Rider'
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.
Your plant(s) will ship to the garden center you chose within the next 21 days. Your plants are actively growing and we will only deliver them once they meet our rigorous quality standards.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Armstrong
352 E. Glenarm St. Pasadena CA 91106
- Lincoln Avenue Nursery
804 Lincoln Ave. Pasadena CA 91103
- San Gabriel Nursery & Florist
632 S. San Gabriel Blvd. San Gabriel CA 91776
- Pasadena Lawnmowers & Nursery, Inc
170 E. Orange Grove Pasadena CA 91103
| Botanical Pronunciation | ku-pres-o-SI-pa-ris la-LAN-de-i |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderately growing, upright tree; reaches 35 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Considered one of the best golden conifers, this selection was found as a sport in the Netherlands. Its open, horizontal branching structure is covered with dense, bright gold-tipped needle-like sprays, contrasting with lime green interior foliage. A single plant makes a bright focal point in the garden, or plant en masse as an eye-catching hedge. This upright grower will reach 35 feet tall and 15 feet wide. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Windbreak, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat. |
Best in well-drained, average to enriched soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought in coastal and cool summer areas. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. May be pruned periodically to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 10
Your climate may be too warm for this plant