WEST WIND Leyland Cypress, Yellow Evergreen Hedge, 4 plants included with every order!

Gold Rider Leyland Cypress
x Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Gold Rider'

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.

Care Information
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.

Key Feature
Feature
Stunning Specimen Tree
Light Needs
Feature
Full sun
Landscape Uses
Feature
Coastal Exposure, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Wildlife Garden, Windbreak, Woodland Garden

Watering Needs:
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.

Plant type:
Conifer

Deciduous/evergreen:
Evergreen

Growth habit:
Pyramidal

Growth rate:
Moderate

Average landscape size:
Moderately growing, upright tree; reaches 35 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide.

Special features:
Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest

Foliage color:
Yellow

Blooms:
Conifer; prized for foliage.

Note: We put pictures on our site to best represent our products, as an example of our quality as a grower. You may, however receive a smaller or larger plant than pictured depending on the season you buy. You may or may not get a plant blooming as shown on our site. We usually trim off blooms because they do not ship well. Your purchase of our plants should be considered an investment in your future garden and enjoy the process of growing it to its full potential.