Cupressocyparis leylandii
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Cupressocyparis leylandii

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Cupressocyparis leylandii, commonly known as Leyland cypress, is a vigorous evergreen conifer widely used for fast-growing hedges and effective screening. Its dense green foliage forms a solid barrier throughout the year, making it ideal for privacy and wind protection. Highly adaptable and fully hardy, it thrives in a wide range of soils and conditions. With regular pruning, it can be kept neat and manageable, while untrimmed plants will quickly develop into large trees, best suited to spacious gardens and boundaries.
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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
Eventual Height
  • 8-12m
Flowering Month
Planting Position
  • Full sun
Features
  • Evergreen

How to care for Cupressocyparis leylandii

Light:
Full sun to partial shade; grows fastest in full sun.

Soil:
Well-drained soil; tolerant of clay, loam, chalk, and sandy soils. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.

Water:
Water regularly while establishing; drought-tolerant once established, though growth improves with moisture.

Pruning:
Prune regularly from late spring to summer to control size and maintain shape. Do not cut back into old, leafless wood.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy throughout the UK; very tolerant of wind and exposed sites.

Feeding:
Low feeding needs; apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring if required.

Notes

Evergreen conifer with a fast-growing, upright habit.

Commonly used for hedging and screening.

Dense green foliage provides year-round privacy.

Can grow very large if left unpruned.

Responds well to regular trimming when young.

Suitable for boundaries, windbreaks, and large gardens.

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