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Gold Rider Leyland Cypress

Scientific name: Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Gold Rider'
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Coniferous trees
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Plant Characteristics
Height:35 ft
Width:15 ft
Additional Characteristics
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Fruit

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Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description A beautiful golden variant of the popular Leyland cypress.

  Morphology:
This cultivar forms a columnar to pyramidal form bearing scale-like flat sprays which are yellow-gold at the tips, with a lime-green interior. Over time this tree can grow to a height of 35’ and a width of 15’. After 10 years it may attain a height of 10’. Often considered one of the best golden Leyland cypress cultivars, this variant was discovered in Holland in the 1980’s, and now has become popular in the trade as a hedging cedar.

  Adaptation:
This species is considered to be hardy under most site and soil conditions. The best foliage color will develop when it has been planted in full sun. It can be used as hedging cedar when planted 15’ between plants.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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