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Leyland Cypress
x Cupressocyparis leylandii
Pronunciation: ku-pres-o-SI-pa-ris la-LAN-de-i
SKU #03050
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 20 to 30 ft. in 10 years; 50 ft. tall, 20 ft. wide eventually.
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| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Magnolia (Magnolia); Rose (Rosa); Potentilla (Potentilla); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Spirea (Spiraea) |
| 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. |
Details
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Magnolia (Magnolia); Rose (Rosa); Potentilla (Potentilla); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Spirea (Spiraea) |
Care
| 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Leyland Cypress produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Leyland Cypress evergreen or deciduous?
Leyland Cypress is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Leyland Cypress?
Leyland Cypress is Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing.
Is Leyland Cypress resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does Leyland Cypress grow?
Leyland Cypress has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Leyland Cypress in my landscape?
Leyland Cypress is suitable for: Privacy Screen, Windbreak.
What color is the foliage of Leyland Cypress?
Leyland Cypress has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Leyland Cypress?
Good companion plants for Leyland Cypress include: Magnolia (Magnolia); Rose (Rosa); Potentilla (Potentilla); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Spirea (Spiraea).
How do I care for Leyland Cypress?
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.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.