Cupressocyparis l. 'Castlewellan' - LINERS 28 CEL TRAY P8 SIZE

Description
The Leyland Cypress 'Castlewellan Gold' (Cupressocyparis leylandii) is a tree that grows upright and slender and usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and a width of around 3 metres. Its scale-like leaves are golden yellow in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich, loamy soil in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Galway Gold', Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan'.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * Resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, cannot be built over

leaves
The Leyland Cypress 'Castlewellan Gold' is evergreen. Its needles are golden yellow, scale-like.

Frost hardiness
The Leyland Cypress 'Castlewellan Gold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, slender.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with twine. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the twine must of course be removed. - This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer.

Use
Privacy screen, hedge (pruning), specimen, cottage garden

Root
Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' is a heartroot.