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Gold Rider Leyland Cypress
Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Gold Rider'
Leyland Cypress
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'Gold Rider' is a popular, golden-yellow evergreen conifer ideal for use as a vibrant privacy screen or a striking accent plant. It is a slightly slower-growing and more compact variant than the traditional green Leyland Cypress. IT features dense, feathery sprays of needle-like leaves with bright golden tips that contrast with a lime-green interior, maintaining its color all year. It has a naturally sturdy, upright, pyramidal form.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Good fall color.
- Adds winter interest.
- Works as a privacy screen.
- Low maintenance.
Quick answers
How big does Gold Rider Leyland Cypress get?
About 20-25' tall and 10-12' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Gold Rider Leyland Cypress need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Gold Rider Leyland Cypress need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Gold Rider Leyland Cypress grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 6, so it suits sites in zone 6 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Gold Rider Leyland Cypress in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Gold Rider Leyland Cypress wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.