Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Gold Rider' cloud tree
Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Gold Rider' cloud tree
Cupressocyparis Leylandii 'Gold Rider' Cloud Tree - Pack of 2 for sale
Transform your garden with these stunning Gold Rider Leylandii cloud trees. This pack of 2 ornamental conifers in 25-litre pots offers year-round golden colour and architectural interest, perfect as statement specimens or elegant screening plants.
Key Features
- Vibrant Golden Foliage: Bright yellow foliage that holds its brilliant colour throughout the year, even in winter
- Cloud-Pruned Form: Expertly shaped into decorative cloud formations for instant architectural impact
- Narrowly Conical Habit: Elegant upright growth makes it ideal for smaller spaces
- Evergreen: Provides year-round structure, colour and screening
- Low Maintenance: Once established, requires minimal care beyond occasional trimming to maintain shape
- Mature Size: Each plant is already 140-220cm tall, providing instant impact
Growing Information
Current Height: 140-220cm
Pot Size: 25 litres
Ultimate Height: Can grow to 20m+ if left unpruned (easily maintained at desired height)
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, tolerates most soil types including clay and chalk
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H5)
Planting & Care
Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer in spring. Trim once or twice annually to maintain the cloud shape and encourage dense growth. These trees are supplied in 25-litre pots and are ready to plant immediately.
Uses in the Garden
- Stunning focal point or specimen tree
- Elegant screening or boundary planting
- Contemporary garden design
- Oriental or Japanese-style gardens
- Large containers on patios or terraces
Delivery Note: This product will be delivered on a pallet due to its size and weight.
Add instant wow-factor to your garden with these beautiful Gold Rider cloud trees from Stoneybrook Nursery, Lancashire.
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Planting Instructions
Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball, backfill and firm in well. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Feed with a general-purpose fertiliser in spring. Trim once or twice annually to maintain the cloud shape and encourage dense, compact growth. Supplied in 25L pots and ready to plant immediately.
Size & Specification
Pack of 2 cloud-pruned specimens in 25L pots. Current height: 140–220cm. Narrowly conical habit. Can grow to 20m+ if left unpruned — easily maintained at any desired height with regular trimming. Fully hardy (H5). Due to size and weight, delivered by pallet.
Delivery & Dispatch
Pot-grown specimens supplied in 25L pots. Due to size and weight (approx. 50kg), delivery is by pallet only. Please ensure suitable access for pallet delivery. Dispatched within 5–7 working days. Contact us if you have any delivery access queries.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Dense evergreen foliage provides excellent year-round nesting and roosting habitat for birds, offering shelter and protection. The thick canopy also supports a variety of invertebrates and small mammals.