CUPRESSOCYPARIS leylandii 'Castlewellan'

Description:Common name: Golden Leyland Cypress. Fast growing conifer. Slower than green Leyland

Uses: Topiary can be grown in pots or containers but you need to make sure the pot is big enough for the specimen, and is well weighted to prevent it from falling over if the container has dried out or there are high winds

Height/Spread: Trim annually with topiary shears or hedge-cutters in early or late summer to keep specimen in shape. Faster growing species may need to be trimmed twice or more each season

Soil Requirements: The compost will need to be refreshed every 2 to 3 years

Pruning: Suckers and unwanted branches can also be removed from the stems of standards. Existing specimens should be trimmed once or twice a year to maintain their shape, vigorous species may require more

Special Requirements: Fertiliser such as Growmore can be applied once a year in the spring if desired, to help maintain the plant's vigour and appearance. Mulch with bark or organic matter if the plant is not surrounded by ornamental gravel

Additional Interest: Topiary can suffer from Pests & Diseases. Look out for any tell-tale signs such as damaged leaves, adult moths, caterpillars, sooty moulds etc., and treat appropriately. May cause skin allergy