Landscape Notes: ‘Leyland’ Cypress, x Cupressocyparis leylandii makes a beautiful lawn specimen, and deserves a well chosen site. It is often sheared as a hedge and rivals Canadian Hemlock as the best conifer for hedges. ‘Leyland’ Cypress, x Cupressocyparis leylandii is an intergeneric cross between Cupressus macrocarpa and Chamaecyparis nootkatensis.
Exposure/Culture: ‘Leyland’ Cypress, x Cupressocyparis leylandii prefers deep, moist, well drained soils, but is adaptable to all bet wet soils. A very easy plant to grow and thrives in full sun. Can be sheared to control size or to develop a very dense screen.
Other Notes: ‘Leyland’ Cypress, x Cupressocyparis leylandii is one of the most popular trees because it can create a quick privacy hedge or screen. Can be used as a specimen and even an outdoor Christmas tree. It can be sheared or left in its natural form.
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| Genus |
x Cupressocyparis |
| Species |
leylandii |
| Container Size |
1 Gallon |
| Foliage Color |
Dark Green |
| Mature Height |
50 to 60 Feet |
| Mature Spread |
12 to 15 Feet |
| Soil |
Well Drained |
| Zones |
6-9 |
| Mature Form |
Conical to Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Flower Color |
Not Noticeable |
| Fall Color |
Dark Green |
| Bloom Period |
Not Noticeable |
