QUICK FACTS

Name: Leyland Cypress

Origin: Bio-generic hybrid between the Monterey Cypress and the Alaskan cedar.

Height: 35-50 feet

Spread: 15-25 feet

Shape: Pyramidal, columnar, oval – typical Christmas tree shape

Growth rate: 3-4 feet a year

Culture: Thrives in part sun to full sun. Likes well-drained soil. Can be grown in a wide range of soils, both acid and alkaline. High drought tolerance. Tolerant of salt spray. Requires little or no care.

Uses: Perfect for landscaping, especially on large properties; privacy screens, hedges, barriers, and as Christmas trees (it is almost non-allergenic).

Foliage: Fine, feathery foliage composed of soft, pointed leaves. Green/blue-green evergreen.

Flower: No flowers

Fruit: Small, dry brown cones, do not attract wildlife; inconspicuous, no significant litter problem.

Trunk: Grows mostly upright and will not droop, no thorns. Needs little pruning. Resistant to breakage.

USDA hardiness zones: 6-10.

Pests: Resistant to the majority of insects and diseases but is sensitive to bagworms and canker disease.