Leyland cypress 'Robinson's Gold'

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Suitable for hedging but requires regular trimming. Fast growing and 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 susceptible to conifer aphid, cypress aphid and scale insects. Also see Conifers: brown patches

May be susceptible to a canker or honey fungus