Cupressocyparis leylandii Gold Rider

Gold Rider Lryland Cypress

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


Mature Size:
Width: 8–12 ft
Height: 30–40 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

30-40'

Width

8-12'

Hardiness zones

6–10

Sunlight

Full Sun

Leaf color

Yellow

Fall color

Yellow

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Privacy Screen, Specimen

Shape

Pyramidal

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No