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Leyland Cypress-Fast-Growing Evergreen-Ideal for Privacy Screens 8/10' h B&B

Leyland Cypress-Fast-Growing Evergreen-Ideal for Privacy Screens 8/10' h B&B

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SKU:nte0729-redcrocus

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Cupressocyparis leylandii Information Page
Cupressocyparis leylandii - Plant Catalog

Cupressocyparis leylandii

Description

The Leyland Cypress is a fast-growing evergreen tree that is widely used for privacy screens and windbreaks. It features a dense, pyramidal shape with soft, feathery foliage that ranges from dark green to bluish-green. Its rapid growth and adaptability make it a popular choice for large landscapes.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for privacy hedges, windbreaks, and large property borders. It can also be used as a specimen tree in spacious gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Cupressocyparis leylandii
  • Common Name Common Name: Leyland Cypress
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 60-70 feet tall and 15-25 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 6-10
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other evergreen trees and shrubs

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil; space 6-10 feet apart for hedges
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy, loamy, or clay soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune annually to maintain shape and remove dead branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests and diseases; provide adequate space for air circulation
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