Leyland Cypress is a large conifer tree with a slender upward branching pyramidal habit. The dense scale-like needles are a dark green that holds it's color year-round. Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Type:
Tree, Conifer
Height:
60’ - 70’
Spread:
10’ - 15’
Spacing:
12’
USDA Hardiness Zone:
6 - 10
Culture:
Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:
N/A
Season of Interest:
Year-Round
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Takes pruning well. Few problems, but watch for bagworms. Canker and root rot may occur in poorly-drained soils
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, and Shade Tree.
IMAGE: W.Baumgartner, Cupressocyparis leylandii, CC BY-SA 3.0