x Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan' syn. x Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold', x Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Galway Gold'
Leylandii Cypress 'Castlewellan'
x Cuprocyparis leylandii (formerly x Cupressocyparis Leylandii) often referred to simply as Leylandii Cypressus is a fast-growing coniferous evergreen tree used for hedges and screening. They can grow to heights of 15 metres in as many years. Their rapid, thick growth often results in disputes with neighbours whose own property becomes overshadowed. The tree is a hybrid, propagated mainly from cuttings. 'Castlewellan' is a golden-yellow foliage form
Contributed by @marym
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Full sun
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Leylandii Cypress 'Castlewellan'
Latin name
x Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan' syn. x Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold', x Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Galway Gold'
type
Evergreens
family
Cupressaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
x Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan' syn. x Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold', x Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Galway Gold'
x Cuprocyparis leylandii (formerly x Cupressocyparis Leylandii) often referred to simply as Leylandii Cypressus is a fast-growing coniferous evergreen tree used for hedges and screening. They can grow to heights of 15 metres in as many years. Their rapid, thick growth often results in disputes with neighbours whose own property becomes overshadowed. The tree is a hybrid, propagated mainly from cuttings. 'Castlewellan' is a golden-yellow foliage form