Leyland Cypress

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Leyland Cypress Details:

Mature Height	60 to 70 feet
Mature Spread	15 to 25 feet
Soil Type	Widely adaptable
Moisture	Well drained
Mature Form	Pyramidal
Growth Rate	Fast
Sun Exposure	Full Sun
Flower Color	N/A
Fall Color	Green
Foliage Color	Blue Green
Zones	6-10

The Cypress, Leyland, x Cupressocyparis leylandii, is a large, handsome evergreen that is used extensively in the Southeast. It is a favorite because it is fast growing, putting on three feet of growth per year on a good site. Leyland cypress forms a graceful pyramid, with dense pendulous branches and fine, feathery foliage and has Christmas tree-like qualities. It is an excellent choice for quick screens, hedges and groupings, especially on large properties. This tree tolerates severe trimming, and can be restrained at an early age with pruning. This cypress prefers sun to part shade and well-drained fertile soil. It is very adaptable, however, and tolerates acidic or alkaline soils and poor drainage on occasion. It withstands salt spray and is suited for coastal landscapes.

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Leyland Cypress, perfect as huge hedge, land divider, beautiful tree, 3/1/2009 11:24:35 PM

Reviewer: MeSusan

I can't think of a negative thing. This tree could thrive in the bathroom sink! It needs almost no attention, very little pruning (I like a natural look), and in a short time makes a better fence than a fence; it's a perfect hedge, and it really, really grows FAST. I saw mine grown from 6 feet to 70 in about 6 years.

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