Cupressocyparis l. 'Castlewellan' - P9

Description
This shrub is well tolerated by frost.

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

Bulletpoints
* tolerant to pruning * Resistant to urban climate, wind-resistant, cannot be built over

Growth habit
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 string. 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), solitary, cottage garden

Root
Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' is a heartroot.