Leyland cypress 'Gold Rider'

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Suitable for hedging but requires regular trimming. Fast growing and it has the potential to become a nuisance

No pruning required, but can be trimmed and shaped as required as long as cuts are confined to young green shoots. Old wood will not resprout; trim hedges two or three times in the growing season

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

May be affected by conifer aphids and scale insects

May be subject to a canker or honey fungus; see Conifers: brown patches