Cupressus, Leyland Cypress
Cupressusleylandii 'Gold Rider'

Family: Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Cupressus (koo-PRESS-us)
Species: leylandii (lay-LAN-dee-eye)
Cultivar: Gold Rider

Synonym:Cupressus x leylandii

Category
Trees
Conifers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow

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)

Where to Grow

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Patent Information

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Seed Collecting