‘Gold Rider’ is a refined Leylandii selection with soft golden foliage that retains colour through winter and grows more slowly (30–40 cm yr), maturing about 10–12 m. Conical habit and brighter hue make it suitable as a specimen, avenue or lower‑maintenance hedge in sun or light shade. Adaptable to most soils, drought‑resistant, hardy to −20 °C; trim once or twice per season to shape.