Shrub CASTLEWELLAN GOLD

Overview
CUPRESSOCYPARIS leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' (also known as Galway Gold) is a leylandii cultivar characterised by golden-yellow young foliage that tends to mature to a bronzy-green. Its reduced vigour compared with typical green forms makes it particularly suitable for hedging and screening applications.

Key applications

• Formal and informal hedges
• Boundary screening and windbreaks
• Ornamental planting for seasonal colour contrast

Available sizes and prices

• 100-125 | 15,41
• 125-150 | 19,30
• 150-175 | 25,78
• 175-200 | 35,49
• 200-+ | 64,77
• 250-+ | 110,11
• 300-+ | 178,76
• 50-60 | 6,09
• 60-80 | 7,77
• 80-100 | 11,27

Technical specifications

• Scientific name: CUPRESSOCYPARIS leylandii
• Cultivar: 'Castlewellan Gold' (also referenced as Galway Gold)
• Young foliage colour: golden-yellow, becoming bronzy-green with age
• Growth rate: slower-growing compared with standard green forms; suitable for managed hedging
• Reference code: CULCGOLD
• Prices indicated correspond to unit prices (per piece)

Planting and care

• Recommended for full sun to partial shade; prefers well-drained soils
• Responds well to formative and maintenance pruning to maintain hedge density and shape
• Planting distance depends on desired hedge density (commonly 0.6–1.0 m); consult supplier for project-specific recommendations