Cypress, Kings Gold #3
Kings Gold Cypress
Cupressus × leylandii 'Kings Gold'
- Height: Typically 8–10 feet tall in Michigan’s cooler climate
- Spread: Approximately 2–4 feet wide
- Spacing: Plant 2–4 feet apart for a neat, refined screen or accent
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
- Evergreen
Description
Kings Gold Cypress delivers a stunning contemporary accent to Michigan landscapes with its striking gold-tinted evergreen foliage and narrow, columnar form. This captivating tree maintains a compact stature in Michigan’s cooler climate, reaching an elegant height of 8–10 feet with a spread of 2–4 feet—ideal for limited spaces or as a modern screening element. Its architectural silhouette creates a bold statement, infusing the landscape with a fresh, polished elegance that is both inspiring and texturally satisfying. Although it does not bear significant fruit or notable fragrance, its consistent, refined presence makes it a fantastic choice for adding a touch of modern sophistication to any outdoor setting.
General Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 6 hours of direct light daily for optimal growth.
- Watering: Ensure regular moisture during the establishment phase; once established, it tolerates brief dry periods but benefits from consistent watering during extended dry periods.
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature, keeping mulch slightly away from the trunk to promote proper airflow.
- Pruning: Minimal pruning is necessary; remove dead or crossing branches in late winter or early spring to maintain its tidy, architectural form.
Kings Gold Cypress adds a stunning, modern vertical focus to Michigan landscapes, offering a refined and inspiring accent that elevates any outdoor setting with contemporary elegance.
