Cupressus x leylandii
Evergreen, deer resistant, fast-growing screen.
Common Name: Cupressocyparis leylandii, Leyland Cypress
A tall, slender, 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. A fast growing conifer that makes an unbelievably quick growing hedge or a large specimen. Excellent for fast screens, groupings, hedges, even Christmas trees, the growth rate of this large pyramidal tree is amazing. Its feathery, blue-green foliage makes a graceful picture.
- Plant Type: Conifer / evergreen
- Plant Hardiness Zone: 6a-10b
- Height: 30' - 50'
- width: 20'
- Soil Needs: Average, Well-Drained
- Water Needs: Regular
- Sun Exposure: Sun - Mostly Shade
- Foliage Color: Green
- Foliage Season: Evergreen
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