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Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold

Original price Β£4.79 - Original price Β£1,053.79
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Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer with bright golden foliage, ideal for privacy hedges, windbreaks, and ornamental screens. Its vibrant colour, hardy nature, and low-maintenance care make it a practical and attractive choice for UK gardens.

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Pot Grown (17 sizes)

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 15-30cm, Pot Grown

15-30cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£4.56 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£4.32 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£4.08 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£3.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£3.60 each
Current price Β£4.79each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 15-30cm, Pot Grown

15-30cm

Β£4.79 each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 30-50cm, Pot Grown

30-50cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£6.46 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£6.12 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£5.78 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£5.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£5.10 each
Current price Β£6.79each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 30-50cm, Pot Grown

30-50cm

Β£6.79 each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£8.36 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£7.92 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£7.48 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£7.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£6.60 each
Current price Β£8.79each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm

Β£8.79 each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 70-90cm, Pot Grown

70-90cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£9.31 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£8.82 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£8.33 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£7.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£7.35 each
Current price Β£9.79each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 70-90cm, Pot Grown

70-90cm

Β£9.79 each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 90-110cm, Pot Grown

90-110cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£12.16 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£11.52 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£10.88 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£10.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£9.60 each
Current price Β£12.79each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 90-110cm, Pot Grown

90-110cm

Β£12.79 each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 110-130cm, Pot Grown

110-130cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£20.71 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£19.62 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£18.53 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£17.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£16.35 each
Current price Β£21.79each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 110-130cm, Pot Grown

110-130cm

Β£21.79 each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 130-150cm, Pot Grown

130-150cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£29.26 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£27.72 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£26.18 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£24.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£23.10 each
Current price Β£30.79each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 130-150cm, Pot Grown

130-150cm

Β£30.79 each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 150-170cm, Pot Grown

150-170cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£41.61 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£39.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£37.23 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£35.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£32.85 each
Current price Β£43.79each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 150-170cm, Pot Grown

150-170cm

Β£43.79 each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 170-200cm, Pot Grown

170-200cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£66.31 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£62.82 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£59.33 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£55.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£52.35 each
Current price Β£69.79each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 170-200cm, Pot Grown

170-200cm

Β£69.79 each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 200-230cm, Pot Grown

200-230cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£83.41 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£79.02 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£74.63 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£70.24 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£65.85 each
Current price Β£87.79each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 200-230cm, Pot Grown

200-230cm

Β£87.79 each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 230-250cm, Pot Grown

230-250cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£108.11 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£102.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£96.73 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£91.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£85.35 each
Current price Β£113.79each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 230-250cm, Pot Grown

230-250cm

Β£113.79 each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 250-270cm, Pot Grown

250-270cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£167.01 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£158.22 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£149.43 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£140.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£131.85 each
Current price Β£175.79each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 250-270cm, Pot Grown

250-270cm

Β£175.79 each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 270-300cm, Pot Grown

270-300cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£208.81 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£197.82 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£186.83 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£175.84 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£164.85 each
Current price Β£219.79each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 270-300cm, Pot Grown

270-300cm

Β£219.79 each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 300-350cm, Pot Grown

300-350cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£333.26 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£315.72 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£298.18 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£280.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£263.10 each
Current price Β£350.79each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 300-350cm, Pot Grown

300-350cm

Β£350.79 each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 350-400cm, Pot Grown

350-400cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£500.46 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£474.12 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£447.78 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£421.44 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£395.10 each
Current price Β£526.79each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 350-400cm, Pot Grown

350-400cm

Β£526.79 each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 400-450cm, Pot Grown

400-450cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£751.26 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£711.72 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£672.18 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£632.64 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£593.10 each
Current price Β£790.79each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 400-450cm, Pot Grown

400-450cm

Β£790.79 each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 450-500cm, Pot Grown

450-500cm Β· Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plantsΒ£1,001.11 each
10% off10–19 plantsΒ£948.42 each
15% off20–49 plantsΒ£895.73 each
20% off50–99 plantsΒ£843.04 each
25% off100+ plantsΒ£790.35 each
Current price Β£1,053.79each

Castlewellan Gold Leylandii Hedging Plants - Cup' Castlewellan Gold – 450-500cm, Pot Grown

450-500cm

Β£1,053.79 each

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Full Description

Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold ' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer with bright golden foliage, ideal for privacy hedges, windbreaks, and ornamental screens. Its vibrant colour, hardy nature, and low-maintenance care make it a practical and attractive choice for UK gardens.

Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' Hedging Plants

Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold', commonly known as Castlewellan Gold, is a fast-growing evergreen conifer with bright golden-yellow foliage. This versatile plant is ideal for creating dense privacy hedges, windbreaks, or ornamental screens. Its vibrant colour and uniform growth habit add year-round structure and visual interest to gardens, making it a popular choice for both formal and informal landscaping.
Features of Castlewellan Gold
Castlewellan Gold is renowned for its rich, golden-yellow foliage that deepens slightly in winter for added seasonal interest. It grows rapidly, achieving an impressive 60 to 90 centimetres per year, and can reach heights of up to 8 to 12 metres if left untrimmed. However, it is easily maintained at a desired height with regular pruning, forming a dense, uniform hedge when planted closely together.
Why Choose Castlewellan Gold?
This variety combines fast growth with a striking golden colour, offering both practicality and aesthetic value. Its dense foliage provides effective privacy, noise reduction, and wind protection, making it suitable for both urban and rural settings. Castlewellan Gold is hardy, adaptable, and thrives in a wide range of conditions.
Benefits for Nature
The dense foliage of Castlewellan Gold offers excellent shelter and nesting opportunities for birds and small wildlife. Its evergreen nature ensures reliable coverage throughout the year, enhancing biodiversity in your garden.
Landscaping and Design Uses
Castlewellan Gold is perfect for creating formal hedges, boundary screens, or windbreaks. Its vibrant foliage adds a splash of colour, making it a standout feature in any garden design. It is also well-suited for shaping into neat, structured hedges or left to grow naturally for a softer look.
Growing Conditions
This plant thrives in well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and chalky types. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Minimal care is required beyond annual pruning, and it is highly drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance option for busy gardeners.
Fun Fact
Castlewellan Gold was developed in Castlewellan, Northern Ireland, and has become one of the most popular golden-foliaged conifers due to its combination of rapid growth and vibrant colour.
Summary
Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer with bright golden foliage, ideal for privacy hedges, windbreaks, and ornamental screens. Its vibrant colour, hardy nature, and low-maintenance care make it a practical and attractive choice for UK gardens.
Disclaimer
Castlewellan Gold plants may vary in appearance depending on the season and maturity. Regular watering during establishment and annual pruning will ensure healthy and vibrant growth.
Planting and care

Choose a position in full sun or partial shade. Keep the soil moist while allowing excess water to drain freely.

Water thoroughly after planting and check soil moisture regularly during establishment, particularly in dry or windy weather. Keep competing weeds clear and avoid piling mulch against stems.

Check support ties as the plant grows. Maintain the supplied shape with pruning appropriate to the species, taking care not to remove more old wood than that species can regenerate.

What you’ll receive

Supplied according to the option you select for this product.

Height: as selected when ordering.
Root Type: Pot Grown.

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Pot Grown β€” 15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm: Box Delivery
Pot Grown β€” 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm, 170-200cm: Pallet Delivery
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Pot Grown β€” 450-500cm: Extra Extra Large Lorry Delivery

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Important information

Leyland cypress foliage may irritate sensitive skin. Wear gloves when trimming and keep clippings away from children and animals.

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