XCUPRESSOCYPARIS LEYLANDII CASTLEWELLAN GOLD

Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Castlewellan Gold’ is a cultivar of Leyland cypress belonging to the Cupressaceae family, famous for its golden foliage and its rapid growth. This plant is a cross between the cypress Cupressus macrocarpa and the cypress Chamaecyparis nootkatensis, and is one of the most appreciated varieties for its ornamental appearance and its ability to create aesthetically pleasing green barriers and screens. The habit of Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Castlewellan Gold’ is erect, with a conical shape that can reach a height of 10-15 meters and a width of 3-4 meters when mature. It grows quickly, and although it is ideal for creating high-density hedges and screens, it requires sufficient space to express its best development. Thanks to its compact shape and regular habit, it is widely used in gardens and residential areas to create green dividers, natural privacy walls or ornamental borders. The leaves of ‘Castlewellan Gold’ are one of its distinctive features. Its foliage is a bright golden yellow, which is accentuated by the sun, making this variety particularly interesting in the colder seasons, when other plants may seem more bare. The golden color can vary depending on exposure to the sun, becoming more intense in full sun conditions and softer in shaded areas. In winter, the plant maintains its color, although it can fade towards greener tones in some shaded or colder areas. Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Castlewellan Gold’ is very resistant and adaptable to different types of soil, although it prefers well-drained, fertile and slightly acidic soils. It will tolerate poorer soils well, but requires good drainage to avoid root rot problems. The plant is tolerant to both drought and cold, making it particularly hardy in a range of climates, although it will require regular watering during periods of prolonged drought. Growing X Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Castlewellan Gold’ is generally straightforward, although the plant benefits from annual pruning to maintain a dense, compact shape, especially when used as a tall hedge or hedgerow. It is a fast growing variety, so regular pruning is useful to control its size and keep it tidy. This variety of Leyland cypress is ideal for those wanting an evergreen plant that offers vibrant colour all year round, combined with the ability to quickly form hedgerows. It is perfect for modern gardens, avenues, borders, formal hedges and for those looking for a resistant, easy-to-maintain plant with a high ornamental value.