Castlewellan Gold is a striking evergreen conifer with vibrant golden foliage, ideal for hedging, screening and boundaries.

At a glance

Pot: 300mm pot

Height now: approx. 1.5m tall

Mature size: 8–15m tall × 2–4m wide; regular trimming can keep it narrower

Sun: full sun to part shade

Foliage: evergreen

Hardiness: drought and frost tolerant once established

Why choose a Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Castlewellan Gold’ Leyland Cypress?

Castlewellan Gold is a fast-growing, dense conifer with golden-yellow foliage that adds colour to a privacy screen or hedge. Its upright habit clips well and can also provide wind filtering and shelter.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Plant as a boundary hedge for privacy screening.

• Use along a rural fence as a windbreak.

• Create a golden backdrop behind feature trees or flowering beds.

Where does it grow best?

Grow in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil and water regularly while establishing. It is drought and frost tolerant once established.

What does it look like through the year?

Soft golden-yellow foliage and bright new growth provide colour through the seasons. This evergreen conifer maintains dense screening and structure year-round.