Cupressocyparis leylandii Castlewellan Gold - Leyland Cypress

Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' is a striking evergreen conifer prized for its dense, upright growth and attractive green foliage tipped with gold. This fast-growing hybrid makes an excellent choice for privacy screens, windbreaks, and large hedges. Its conical habit and rich golden colour provide year round structure and visual interest. Tolerant of drought, frost, and wind, it performs well in a variety of Melbourne garden conditions and soil types.

Key Features:

• Soil: Tolerates most soils including clay, loam, and sandy types; prefers well-drained ground.
• Light: Full sun to semi shade; foliage colour brightest in full sun.
• Watering: Keep moist during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.
• Fertiliser: Apply annual slow release fertiliser in spring to promote healthy growth.
• Maintenance: Prune regularly to maintain hedge shape and encourage dense growth.
• Flowering: Known for its attractive green, gold tipped foliage.

For a uniform hedge, space plants approximately 1–1.5 m apart and trim twice yearly for a neat finish.

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