Conifer - Castlewellan Gold Conifer 250mm pot

🌿✨ Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Castlewellan Gold’ – Castlewellan Gold Conifer ✨🌿
 
The Castlewellan Gold Conifer (Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Castlewellan Gold’) is a hardy and fast-growing conifer, prized for its striking golden foliage and natural columnar form. 🌟 It’s one of the most popular choices for hedging and screening, offering colour, privacy, and structure year-round.
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 250mm pot – approx. 1.2m tall right now 🌳
✔️ Vigorous, upright grower ideal for hedges or feature planting.
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Prefers full sun ☀️
✔️ Grows best in well-drained soil but is adaptable and hardy.
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Evergreen with bright golden-yellow foliage 🌿✨
✔️ Colour deepens in cooler months, adding seasonal variation
✔️ Holds foliage year-round for reliable screening.
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright, columnar conifer
✔️ Grows approx. 6–10m tall × 3–4m wide
✔️ Easily clipped to maintain size and shape as a hedge.
 
💡 Special Characteristics
🌿 Fast-growing evergreen screen or windbreak
🌿 Striking golden foliage for contrast in the garden
🌿 Frost and drought tolerant once established
🌿 Low-maintenance and easy to shape
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Plant in rows for a dense, golden hedge or windbreak
✔️ Use as a tall feature tree in lawns or boundary lines
✔️ Excellent backdrop for flowering shrubs and natives
✔️ Pair with Magnolia ‘Teddy Bear’ or Portuguese Laurel for a premium layered garden design