{"product_id":"cupressus-leylandii-goldfern-leyland-cypress","title":"× Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Goldfern' (Leyland Cypress)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCupressus leylandii 'Goldfern' (Leyland Cypress)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Leyland Cypress, a Hybrid (Cupressus macrocarpa × Xanthocyparis nootkatensis), originated 1888 Wales ornamental cultivar 'Goldfern'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast-growing evergreen hedge or screen tree (3 to 4 ft per year young). PNW WATCHPOINT: susceptible to Seiridium and Botryosphaeria cankers, especially in stressed or crowded plantings. Do NOT plant as solid hedge in narrow rows; allow spacing. Shorter-lived (30 to 50 yr) than its Cupressus parent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun, in adaptable; well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 6 to 10. Short-lived (10 to 30 yr). Generally deer-resistant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like a Pacific Northwest native tree with similar grace, consider \u003cstrong\u003eCornus nuttallii\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pacific Dogwood), \u003cstrong\u003eAcer circinatum\u003c\/strong\u003e (Vine Maple), \u003cstrong\u003eArbutus menziesii\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pacific Madrone), or \u003cstrong\u003eAmelanchier alnifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e (Saskatoon). These provide bird food, pollinator support, and Indigenous food heritage in your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1-gallon \/ Eshraghi","offer_id":44009544974424,"sku":"04806139","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/cupressus-leylandii-goldfern-leyland-cypress","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}