Leyland Cypress

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.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

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.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.