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Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan'

Castlewellan Golden Cypress

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Description

Possibly the first golden foliaged conifer to grow over 100', the Castlewellan is a vigorous, rapid growing tree with a narrow crown which often grows to become quite dense.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

25-40', 40-60'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Gold, Yellow Green, Yellow

Bark Color

Brown, Grey, Red

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.