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X Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Aurea' (Leyland cypress 'Aurea')
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10 hours care
per year
per year
20m
Max height
Max height
5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
X Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Aurea'
Other names
Leyland cypress 'Aurea', Golden leyland cypress, X Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Aurea'
Genus
X Cuprocyparis X Cuprocyparis
Variety or Cultivar
'Aurea' _ 'Aurea' is a vigorous, narrowly columnar, evergreen, coniferous tree with dense, flattened sprays of tiny, pointed, yellow-green leaves.
X Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Aurea' is: Evergreen
Tree shape
Conical
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may result in skin irritation
Foliage
Yellow-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Conifer aphid , Scale insects Conifer aphid , Scale insects
Canker Canker
General care
Pruning
Pruning should be carried out regularly to keep in check and to enable cutting to be restricted to new shoots, as it will not sprout from old cut wood.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
X Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Aurea' (Leyland cypress 'Aurea') will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Hedging/Screens, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil. Makes a good hedge but must be trimmed regularly due to its rapid growth rate.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
X Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Aurea'
Other names
Leyland cypress 'Aurea', Golden leyland cypress, X Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Aurea'
Genus
X Cuprocyparis X Cuprocyparis
Variety or Cultivar
'Aurea' _ 'Aurea' is a vigorous, narrowly columnar, evergreen, coniferous tree with dense, flattened sprays of tiny, pointed, yellow-green leaves.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Tree shape
Conical
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may result in skin irritation
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Colour
Foliage
Yellow-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning should be carried out regularly to keep in check and to enable cutting to be restricted to new shoots, as it will not sprout from old cut wood.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
X Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Aurea' (Leyland cypress 'Aurea') will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Hedging/Screens, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil. Makes a good hedge but must be trimmed regularly due to its rapid growth rate.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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