
Leyland Cypress
Cupressocyparis leylandii
A fast-growing, majestic evergreen ideal for creating privacy screens and windbreaks with elegant, feathery foliage.
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About this plant
The Leyland Cypress is a highly sought-after evergreen for its impressive growth rate and dense, columnar form. Its soft, scale-like needles are a rich green, providing year-round beauty and exceptional screening. Perfect for suburban and rural landscapes alike, this hybrid cypress offers a sophisticated solution for property boundaries, noise reduction, and formal garden designs. Its adaptability to various soil types and climates makes it a resilient and low-maintenance choice for discerning gardeners. With proper care, the Leyland Cypress quickly establishes itself, transforming your outdoor space into a secluded sanctuary. Its natural pyramidal shape requires minimal pruning, making it an excellent investment for long-term landscape enhancement.
Care & maintenance
Easily grown in a variety of soils, though prefers well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant. Prune annually in late winter or early spring to maintain desired shape and density. Avoid heavy pruning into old wood. Fertilize in spring with a balanced evergreen fertilizer.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 40-60 feet
- Mature width
- 10-20 feet
- Sun
- Full Sun (6+ hours direct sun)
- Water
- Moderate to Low
- Growth rate
- Fast