Cupressocyparis leylandii
Leyland Cypress
Description
The Leyland Cypress can quickly reach 25-50' tall and 10-15' wide. It may have a columnar or pyramidal habit. Green sprays of foliage are scale-like and graceful looking. They are arranged on flat sprays on long slender branches. This evergreen conifer does best in full sun with moist, well draining, fertile soil. However, it is tolerant of average or lean soil. This plant can be pruned to create a dense hedge or windbreak. Many varieties exist, thus making it very popular. Bark is reddish-brown and scaly.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
12-25', 25-40', 40-60'
Width Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, 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.