Cupressocyparis leylandii
Leyland Cypress
Description
The Leyland Cypress is easy to grow, and will become a tall, evergreen tree with a dense crown that is conical to columnar in shape. While its leaf form, size and shape resemble those of the Cupressocyparis nootkatensis, its branchlets are finer, longer and more slender. It combines well with broadleaf evergreens, low junipers, and barberry.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40', 40-60'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Park, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.