x Cuprocyparis leylandii ‘Gold Rider’ (3 litre pot)Leyland cypress
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Overview
× Cuprocyparis leylandii ‘Gold Rider’ is a very bright, intensely yellow sport of much less vigour than the traditional green form and probably the best leylandii variety to appear for hedging or screening. Lovely bright yellow foliage is maintained all year in full sun to part shade although a sunny position ensures a bright colour. It makes a dense hedge. Pruning is vital to keep control and should be carried out once or twice a year between April-September to maintain the desired height, width and density. Plant 3ft (90cm) apart, ensures a close-knit screen in 3 years. Height 4m x 1.2m (12ft x 4ft) in 10 years (untrimmed).
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× Cuprocyparis leylandii ‘Gold Rider’ is a very bright, intensely yellow sport of much less vigour than the traditional green form and probably the best leylandii variety to appear for hedging or screening. Lovely bright yellow foliage is maintained all year in full sun to part shade although a sunny position ensures a bright colour. It makes a dense hedge. Pruning is vital to keep control and should be carried out once or twice a year between April-September to maintain the desired height, width and density. Plant 3ft (90cm) apart, ensures a close-knit screen in 3 years. Height 4m x 1.2m (12ft x 4ft) in 10 years (untrimmed).
Hedging
Conifers such as Cupressocyparis leylandii and Thuja plicata varieties make excellent hedges for the garden. Keep them pruned regularly for the best dense foliage.
Larger Specimens
Larger-growing conifer specimens can make a great focal point in any garden. They can be planted as part of a border, or as a lawn specimen, in groups or as a single tree.
Planting Instructions
For best possible start when planting conifers we recommend the following:
- Upon receiving your plants, please unpack them immediately, if they are on the dry side give them some water. The root ball must be moist for planting.
- Dig out a hole suitable to accommodate the plant, making sure that the soil underneath is loosened. Slow-release fertilizer can be added.
- Add any humus material such as garden compost or spent compost.
- Watering after planting is essential, especially in spring and summer, and regularly thereafter if dry weather persists.
- Most conifers like an open, sunny spot and a moist but well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogged ground.
- It may be necessary to stake and tie tall conifers to prevent wind rock after planting.
| Availability Date Learn more | All year round |
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| Soil Type | Acid, Alkaline, Heavy clay, Light sandy, Normal, Thin chalky |
| Aspect | Sun, Partial Shade |
| Hardiness Learn more | Hardy |
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| Foliage Type | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Gold/yellow |
| Height after 10 years* Learn more | 4m (12ft) |
| Pot Size Learn more | 3 Litre |
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