This is a most attractive, golden foliage variant of Leyland cypress, which is more compact and slow-growing than the original green form. Growing Details Common Name: Leyland cypress Genus: x Cupressocyparis Species: leylandii Cultivar: 'Castlewellan Gold' Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light Height: 2500cm Spread: 500cm Spacing: 3 Plants Per Metre Description The colour is at its best in late spring when the new growth appears, but it keeps its gold hue well all year round. It makes a good plant for a hedge or screen, and can be clipped about three times per year to maintain the required size. If allowed to grow as a specimen plant it can eventually reach about 20m (65ft), which is around two-thirds the ultimate size of the green form. To propagate, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.