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Gold Rider Leyland Cypress
x Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Gold Rider'
Pronunciation: ku-pres-o-SI-pa-ris la-LAN-de-i
SKU #03164
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderately growing, upright tree; reaches 35 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide.
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| Description | Considered one of the best golden conifers, this selection was found as a sport in the Netherlands. Open, horizontal branching 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. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| 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. |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa); Magnolia (Magnolia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Potentilla (Potentilla) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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| Description | Considered one of the best golden conifers, this selection was found as a sport in the Netherlands. Open, horizontal branching 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. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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| 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. |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa); Magnolia (Magnolia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Potentilla (Potentilla) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Gold Rider Leyland Cypress produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Gold Rider Leyland Cypress evergreen or deciduous?
Gold Rider Leyland Cypress is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Gold Rider Leyland Cypress?
Gold Rider Leyland Cypress is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise.
Is Gold Rider Leyland Cypress resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
How fast does Gold Rider Leyland Cypress grow?
Gold Rider Leyland Cypress has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Gold Rider Leyland Cypress in my landscape?
Gold Rider Leyland Cypress is suitable for: Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak.
How can I use Gold Rider Leyland Cypress in my garden design?
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.
What color is the foliage of Gold Rider Leyland Cypress?
Gold Rider Leyland Cypress has Yellow foliage.
What plants grow well with Gold Rider Leyland Cypress?
Good companion plants for Gold Rider Leyland Cypress include: Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Spirea (Spiraea); Rose (Rosa); Magnolia (Magnolia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Potentilla (Potentilla).
How do I care for Gold Rider Leyland Cypress?
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.
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