Cupressocyparis leylandii |
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Leyland Cypress |
Description
The Leyland Cypress is easy to grow, and will become a tall, evergreen tree with a dense crown that is conical to columnar in shape. While its leaf form, size and shape resemble those of the Cupressocyparis nootkatensis, its branchlets are finer, longerand more slender. It combines well with broadleaf evergreens, low junipers, and barberry.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Desert, Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Bank, Background, Lawn, Publicpark, Wallsfences
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Windbreak
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
To reduce soil moisture loss, apply 3-to-4 inches of organic mulch around plants - - but away from the trunk.
