Cupressocyparis leylandi Castlewellan

Castlewellan leyland Cypress

Cuprocyparis leylandii ‘Castlewellan Gold’ is a fast-growing evergreen conifer valued for its dense, upright pyramidal form and bright golden-yellow foliage, with no thorns and small inconspicuous cones, providing strong year-round color and effective screening.


Mature Size:
Width: 10–15 ft
Height: 40–60 ft

USDA Zones: 6a–10b
Light: Full sun (best color) to partial shade
Blooms: Non-showy
Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to a range of soil types
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established


🌸 Landscape Uses
Screening, windbreaks, privacy hedges, large landscapes, color contrast


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Minimal wildlife interest
Tolerances: Deer resistant, wind, urban conditions, moderate drought

 

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

40-60'

Width

10-15'

Hardiness zones

6–10

Sunlight

Full Sun

Fall color

Yellow Green

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy, Well Drained

Shape

Pyramidal

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes