Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Excalibur Gold' - Golden Leyland 3 Litre Pot

Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Excalibur Gold' - Golden Leyland Cypress

A striking golden form of the popular Leyland Cypress, offering year-round vibrant colour and rapid screening capability. This impressive evergreen conifer brings architectural structure and luminous golden tones to any garden setting.

Seasonal Highlights

The brilliant golden-yellow foliage provides constant colour throughout all seasons, intensifying in full sun exposure. Winter months see the foliage deepen slightly, creating beautiful contrast against darker garden backdrops.

Key Features

• Fast-growing columnar habit ideal for quick screening
• Vibrant golden-yellow evergreen foliage
• Fully hardy to -15°C
• Excellent wind tolerance
• Low maintenance once established

Perfect For

Creates striking hedges and screens, boundary planting, windbreaks, or as a standalone specimen for architectural interest. Particularly effective when planted to brighten darker corners or provide year-round colour.

Growing Tips

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for best golden colouration. Water regularly during establishment. Trim annually in late summer to maintain shape and density. Avoid cutting into old wood.

Looks Great With

Complements dark green conifers for contrast, works beautifully alongside purple-leaved shrubs, or plant with evergreen grasses for textural interest.

An outstanding choice for anyone seeking fast-growing colour and year-round screening in one reliable plant.