x Cupressocyparis leylandii
Leyland cypress
Description
A large, fast-growing, dense conifer of columnar habit which can reach heights in excess of 30m if unchecked. Its dense foliage forms flattened, slightly drooping sprays of scale-like leaves
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.8 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-9
Flowering Season
Jan
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Dec
Key Features
ArchitecturalHedging and screens