Trees & woodland lore · Western North Carolina field companion

Gold Rider Leyland cypress

Cupressus × leylandii

**Botanical comparison reference; nursery variety unconfirmed · Cupressocyparis leylandii 0zz**☀ Full sunPhoto by David J. Stang ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Botanical comparison reference; nursery variety unconfirmed

Golden screen; allow spacing and monitor for canker.

Sun Exposure: Full sun
MATURE HEIGHT (FT): 20–30
MATURE WIDTH (FT): 8–12
BLOOM SEASON: Non-showy cones

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Golden screen; allow spacing and monitor for canker.

Sun Exposure

Full sun

MATURE HEIGHT (FT)

20–30

MATURE WIDTH (FT)

8–12

BLOOM SEASON

Non-showy cones

BLOOM COLOR

Non-showy cones

At Lynn’s Nursery · Gold Rider

Cupressus × leylandii Summer/Fall 2026 catalog. Confirm current availability with the nursery. Mature height × width: 20–30 ft × 8–12 ft. Light: Full sun. Habit: Upright, fast-growing conifer. Flowers & season: Non-showy cones. Golden screen; allow spacing and monitor for canker.

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