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Gold Nugget Leyland Cypress

Scientific name: Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Gold Nugget'
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Coniferous trees
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:6 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:30 ft
Width:10 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Of all the different golden cultivars of Leyland Cypress the Dutch cultivar Gold Nugget has bright golden foliage all year long. It is also known for its pyramidal habit retaining a fairly narrow shape.

  Morphology:
This is a fast growing conifer that can attain a height of 30 feet but stays less than 10’ in width. The leaves scale-like, opposite leaf pairs alternating.

Leyland Cypress resulted from a cross of Monerey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) and Alaska Cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis.

  Adaptation:
While this plant can be raised a signature single specimen, it could also be grouped together to form a hedge. Some gardeners will also clump it together and form a narrow hedge. The best color will forming full sun but it can take some shade. It does best in areas with cool moist winters and dry summers.

  Pests:
Pest free in the Northwest.
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