Leyland Cypress

Tags: Cypress
Cupressocyparis leylandii

Densely packed foliage is bright emerald green. Very fast growth, up to 3 feet per year in youth makes a quick solution to problem views or lack of privacy, though best reserved for estates or large commercial sites. Tolerant of most soils. Evergreen.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Mature Size:
50 ft. tall, 20 ft. wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
5-9
Growth Rate:
Fast
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Bloom Period:
None
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

Care Instructions

Highly adaptable, best in well-drained, average to enriched soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought in coastal and cool summer areas. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. May be pruned periodically to shape.