leylandii hedge plants

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Leylandii hedge plants are the top choice for gardeners throughout New Zealand seeking fast-growing, evergreen privacy screens and windbreaks. Renowned for their robust growth rate and dense, feathery foliage, leylandii hedges provide a lush, green barrier year-round—making them perfect for creating tranquil outdoor spaces or sheltering your garden from coastal winds. At our nursery, we offer healthy, vigorous leylandii hedge plants ready to transform your property with style and function.

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' (Pencil Cypress)

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Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is a tall narrow evergreen conifer admired for its dense upright form and rich dark green foliage. This classic architectural tree provides year round structure, privacy, and formality in NZ landscapes while also creating a striking vertical feature in modern and Mediterranean inspired gardens. Its naturally columnar shape makes it ideal for avenue planting, screening, entranceways, and feature planting where strong structure and low maintenance performance are desired. Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is highly valued for its elegant appearance, resilience, and year round landscape appeal.

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From $272.12

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Conifers

Height: 20.00 m

Spread: 75 cm

Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy

Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen, Topiary

Garden styles: Architectural, Formal, Mediterranean, Modern

Cupressus Green Spire

Cupressus Green Spire is a conifer valued for its slender, upright habit that brings an architectural effect. It carries fine, dark -green foliage which is held tightly on upright branches as it grows to 5 m tall and 90 cm wide. Cupressus Green Spire is a great plant for bringing height and depth to plantings and it often planted in a series or as pillars at an entranceway.

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From $28.28

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Conifers

Height: 5.00 m

Spread: 90 cm

Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy

Garden uses: Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen

Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' (Pencil Cypress)

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Why Choose Leylandii Hedge Plants?

Leylandii hedge plants (also known as Cupressocyparis leylandii) are famous for their ability to establish quickly, sometimes growing up to a metre per year in ideal conditions. This rapid growth means you'll enjoy a full privacy hedge sooner, whether you're creating a secluded backyard retreat or a formal boundary. Leylandii require little more than a sunny position and well-drained soil to thrive, making them a reliable evergreen option in a wide range of New Zealand gardens.

Varieties and Related Conifers

Our nursery stocks several popular leylandii varieties, allowing you to tailor your hedge to your preferred height, colour, and texture. For traditional, vibrant green screens, Cupressus leylandii is an industry favourite, offering vigorous growth and dense coverage. If you're looking for improved disease resistance, consider Cupressus leylandii Ferndown, a newer selection valued for its resilience and refined foliage. For gardeners who favour unique tones and textures, explore Cupressus Stapehill or the silvery-blue hues of Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Haggerston Grey'.

These related conifers not only serve as exceptional privacy hedges but also make striking specimen trees or shelterbelts. For groundcover beneath hedges or in mixed evergreen borders, Cupressus Greenstead Magnificent offers graceful, mounding foliage.

Planting and Caring for Leylandii Hedge Plants

Planting leylandii is straightforward. Space your leylandii hedge plants 60-100cm apart to form a dense barrier. Water deeply after planting and during dry spells to help establish strong roots. Annual trimming keeps your hedge tidy and encourages bushier growth. With regular maintenance, leylandii hedges remain manageable and elegant, forming an attractive backdrop for other garden features or planting schemes.

Benefits of Leylandii Hedges

Choosing leylandii hedge plants provides multiple benefits:

Privacy: Dense foliage blocks out unwanted views and noise.
Wind Protection: Ideal for exposed or coastal properties needing shelter.
Wildlife Friendly: Offers nesting sites for native birds.
Low Maintenance: Easy to care for with basic annual pruning.

Whether you’re after a tall, stately hedge or a formal boundary, leylandii hedge plants provide year-round colour and protection. Browse our full range of robust Cupressus leylandii and other conifers to find the perfect match for your garden. Our team is here to help you create a living screen that enhances your outdoor space for years to come.

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