Cupressus Leylandii Gold Rider

Gold Rider Leyland 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

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Yellow

Fall color

Yellow

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Hedge, Specimen

Shape

Pyramidal

Drought tolerant

No