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Buy Cupressus x leylandii 'Gold Rider'

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.

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

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

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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Zones

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