Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold'

Large, majestic, broadly columnar tree, up to 25 m tall, dense, conical to columnar crown, slow-growing, smooth bark, medium growing.

Inconspicuous.

Dark brown, round, female cones, up to 2 cm in diameter.

Evergreen, initially golden yellow, bronze-green when old, in feathery clusters.

Full sun or semi-shade, frost hardy in protected areas, cold house, responds well to regular clipping.

Deep, very well drained.

Skin allergies may be increased on contact with the leaves.

Zone 7a