Leyland Cypress. A fast growing coniferous tree with yellow foliage. Dark brown cones. Max Height 25m. Max Spread 5m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. May cause skin allergy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cupressocyparis X leylandii ‘Gold Rider’
A fast growing coniferous tree with yellow foliage. Dark brown cones.
	
	
	Category: Conifers
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Cupressocyparis  | 
		
|---|---|
| Species | X leylandii  | 
		
| Varietry | 'Gold Rider'  | 
		
| Common Name | Leyland Cypress  | 
		
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade  | 
		
| Foliage | Evergreen  | 
		
| Height | 25m  | 
		
| Family | Cupressaceae  | 
		
| Spread | 5m  | 
		
| Growth Speed | Fast  | 
		
| Growth Habit | Narrowly columnar  | 
		
| Fragrance | FALSE  | 
		
| Foliage Colour | yellow  | 
		
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained  | 
		
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy  | 
		
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser  | 
		
| Care | Keep moist in first year  | 
		
| Border | Hedging  | 
		
| Toxicity | May cause skin allergy  | 
		
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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