Leyland Cypress 'Castlewellan Gold'

The Leyland Cypress 'Castlewellan Gold' is a vigorous and popular evergreen conifer, often used for hedging due to its rapid growth and dense, golden-yellow foliage, which retains its colour well through the year. It forms a columnar habit when grown as a standalone specimen. It's fully hardy and adaptable, thriving in most well-drained soils and tolerating various conditions, though it performs best in full sun. While its 'flowers' are insignificant, it produces small, round cones. This cultivar offers a brighter alternative to the green Leyland cypress, providing a vibrant backdrop or an effective screen. Regular pruning is essential to maintain its shape and density in a hedging context.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Well-drained.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: Mar, Apr.