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    • Photo of Cupressus x leylandii 'Gold Rider' foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Also Known As

    • Cupressocyparis x leylandii 'Gold Rider'
    • Leyland Cypress Conifer

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 35'-40'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    24-30 inch | $76

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    Cupressus x leylandii 'Gold Rider' plant details

    Cupressus x leylandii 'Gold Rider' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with gold foliage. and brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus x leylandii 'Gold Rider'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 35 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Uses: border plant, columnar, dense, hedge, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus x leylandii 'Gold Rider'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: lean and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?Among newer [selections] by far the best is ?Gold Rider?? (van Gelderen) a slow-growing Dutch introduction that retains the brilliant golden color of its feathered sprays well during the season. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Considered one of the best "golden" conifers. Not as fast growing as many other Leyland cypress. Dense, golden-yellow foliage can be used as a bright focal point or as a hedge.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Fast-growing, brightest golden hedging conifer. This variety won't burn in the full sun and is tolerant of salt spray and poor soil conditions.

    By: Garden World

    Cupressus leylandii 'Gold Rider' Golden Leyland Cypress - A nice golden variety of Leyland Cypress. Considered one of the best golden conifers for sale. It has an open, horizontal branching structure that 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 hedge plant for a nice golden wall. Tolerates shearing for a more formal appearance. Well-drained soil is best.

    By: Kigi Nursery

    A surprisingly hardy gold form that was introduced from Holland in 1985, it is moderately slow growing and considered the best by Van Hoey Smith.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Evergreen, deer resistant, doesn't burn in full sun. Wind & drought tolerant once established. Zones 5-8.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    A fast growing selection which forms a dense column. The long slender branches have vibrant bronze-yellow foliage in the spring. This matures to a bright golden color which is able to withstand the most direct sun without burning. A true landscape gem for high hedges or a tall windbreak.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Cupressus x leylandii 'Gold Rider' plant

    How to Grow Cupressus x leylandii 'Gold Rider'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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