Leyland Cypress
- #5 plant
- In a landscape
- in a landscape
A tall, fast growing conifer with long sprays of flattened, dark green foliage. Can be pruned to maintain a medium to large hedge, also makes a good screening plant. An intergeneric hybrid of Cupressus macrocarpa and Chamaecyparis nootkatensis. It prefers full sun and a moist, fertile, well-drained soil. It isn't fussy about soil, but good drainage is essential.
- Common Name: Leyland Cypress
- Height: 40' tall
- Spread: 15' wide
- Type: Evergreen
- Zone: 5 - 8