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Cupressus, Leyland Cypress 'Gold Rider'

Cupressusleylandii

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Family

Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cupressus (koo-PRESS-us)

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Species

leylandii (lay-LAN-dee-eye)

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Synonym

Cupressus x leylandii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

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Bloom Time

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