Cupressus leylandii

Cupressus leylandii, Leyland Cypress, Cupressus Leyland, leylandii, Leylandii Conifers, Cupressocyparis Leylandii, Cuprocyparis leylandii, Cupressocyparis Leyland, Cupressocyparis leylandii Leyland Cypress

Cupressus leylandii, commonly known as the Leyland Cypress, is large conifer that features blue-grey-green foliage held in broad sprays. This fast-growing evergreen grows with a pyramidal shape to reach upwards of 20 m tall and 5 m wide. Leyland Cypress will stand windy conditions and coastal environments but grows best when planted on a well-drained site in full sun. Cupressus leylandii is commonly grown as a specimen, included in a mixed planting in a large garden, or used for shelter or screening.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	20.00 m
Spread:	5.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Coastal, Formal, Mediterranean
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Some
Growth rate	Fast
Also known as	Cupressus leylandii, Leyland Cypress, Cupressus Leyland, leylandii, Leylandii Conifers, Cupressocyparis Leylandii, Cuprocyparis leylandii, Cupressocyparis Leyland, Cupressocyparis leylandii Leyland Cypress
Sku	13373

Leyland Cypress

The Leyland Cypress, Cupressus leylandii, is large conifer that features blue-grey-green foliage held in broad sprays. This fast-growing evergreen grows with a pyramidal shape to reach upwards of 20 m tall and 5 m wide. Leyland Cypress will stand windy conditions and coastal environments but grows best when planted on a well-drained site in full sun. It is important that this species is not planted on heavy or excessively wet soils as they may topple over during wet and windy conditions. The Leyland Cypress is commonly grown as a specimen, included in a mixed planting in a large garden, or used for shelter or screening.

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