Leyland Cypress
X Cupressocyparis leylandii
- Fast Growing
- Soft, Feathery Needles
- Grows 60' to 70' with 15' to 25' Spread
- Zones 6 to 10
- Can't Ship To: AK, AZ, CA, HI
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Attributes:
Noted for its rapid growth and slender columnar shape, the Leyland Cypress tree has found wide popularity over a large range of the United States. It grows well in a wide variety of soil and climate conditions and makes an excellent wind break as it provides a dense barrier with good color all 12 months of the year.
Wildlife Value:
Leyland Cypress provide negligible wildlife benefits, but it does provide winter cover for songbirds and game birds.
History/Lore/Use:
The Leyland Cypress tree is a natural hybrid that came about when a Monterey Cypress was cross bred with an Alaskan Cedar at Leighton Hall in England by a Mr. Naylor in 1888. The tree has found wide popularity because of its legendary salt tolerance, thriving where many other trees will not grow. It has also spawned a wide variety of cultivars designed to enhance its natural beauty.
Moisture:
Normal moisture requirement, with some drought tolerance.
Leaves:
This tree has fine, soft-green, pointed needles on flattened branches. Needles turn dark blue-green in maturity and hold color during the winter. They are aromatic when bruised.
Flower Color:
The flower is a nondescript light brown.
Bloom Time:
April-May.
Fruit Description:
The fruit is round; less than 1/2 inch; dry and hard.
This rapidly growing landscape evergreen has fine, feathery, soft-green pointed needles on flattened branches. Needles turn dark blue-green in maturity. Matures to a noble, dense, pyramidal outline. Tolerates many soils, and should be grown in full sun. Grows 60'-70' with a 15'-25' spread. (Zones 6-10)
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COLOR |
ZONE
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Approximate
Ship Dates |
Order
Deadline |
Approximate
Ship Dates |
Order
Deadline |
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2 |
04/15–05/30 |
05/07 |
11/01–11/26 |
11/12 |
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3 |
04/15–05/30 |
05/07 |
11/01–11/26 |
11/12 |
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4 |
04/15–05/30 |
05/07 |
11/01–11/26 |
11/12 |
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5 |
04/15–05/30 |
05/07 |
11/01–11/26 |
11/12 |
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6 |
03/12–05/12 |
04/30 |
11/01–12/03 |
11/19 |
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7 |
02/12–05/07 |
04/23 |
11/05–12/10 |
11/26 |
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8 |
02/12–04/30 |
04/16 |
11/05–12/10 |
11/26 |
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9 |
02/12–04/30 |
04/16 |
11/05–12/10 |
11/26 |
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10 |
02/12–04/30 |
04/16 |
11/05–12/10 |
11/26 |
We're sorry, but this tree
can't be shipped to AK, AZ, CA, HI
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territories, or countries outside the U.S.
This is due to the agricultural laws within these locations.
When you order trees from The Arbor Day Foundation, your order is guaranteed to arrive in a good, healthy condition or we'll replace them
at no charge. Your trees will be shipped at a suitable time for planting.
Each tree is guaranteed to grow, or we'll replace it at one half the original price, plus shipping and handling.
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