Cupressocyparis × leylandii
Overview
Uses: Privacy screens, windbreaks, property borders, large foundation plantings, and backdrop plantings in expansive landscapes.
Benefits: Rapid-growing evergreen with dense, feathery foliage that creates quick privacy and year-round structure. Adaptable to pruning and well-suited for formal hedges or natural screens.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–10
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Evergreen Tree
Growth Habit: Pyramidal, Upright — strong central leader with dense branching.
Foliage Color: Dark Green
Mature Height: 40–60 feet
Mature Width: 15–20 feet
Bloom Season: Insignificant
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Leyland Cypress is a classic choice for creating fast, natural privacy with bold evergreen presence.
Its upright, pyramidal form and dense, feathery foliage allow it to establish quickly as a living screen. In favorable conditions, it develops into a tall, uniform wall of evergreen structure that remains attractive throughout the year.
Ideal for property borders, windbreaks, and large-scale screening projects, Leyland Cypress responds well to shaping and shearing. Whether maintained as a formal hedge or allowed to grow naturally, it delivers substantial height and coverage in a relatively short time.
Care
Leyland Cypress Care
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. While adaptable to a range of soil types, consistent drainage is essential for long-term performance.
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, provide supplemental watering during extended dry periods.
Feed in early spring with a balanced slow release fertilizer to encourage steady growth.
Prune or shear as needed to maintain desired size and density. Begin shaping early in hedge plantings to encourage full branching from the base.
Size
What Size is the Leyland Cypress for Sale Online?
Plants ship in greenhouse-grade grow pots and are appropriately sized for their containers. For current pot sizes and availability, please contact us.
How Large Does Leyland Cypress Grow?
At maturity, this evergreen tree typically reaches 40–60 feet tall and 15–20 feet wide under average landscape conditions.
Additional Information
Is Leyland Cypress good for privacy?
Yes. Its fast growth and dense branching make it one of the most popular choices for tall screening and wind protection. Explore additional options in our Privacy Trees & Shrubs collection.
How fast does Leyland Cypress grow?
Under favorable conditions, it establishes quickly and develops significant height within a few growing seasons.
How far apart should I plant Leyland Cypress?
For dense screening, space trees 6–8 feet apart on center. Wider spacing of 10–12 feet allows a more natural form and improved airflow.
Does Leyland Cypress require pruning?
Pruning is optional but helpful for maintaining a uniform hedge or managing height. Light shearing once or twice per year keeps plantings dense and structured.
Is Leyland Cypress considered an evergreen?
Yes. It retains its foliage year-round, providing continuous color and structure. Browse additional year-round structure options in our Evergreen Plants collection.
Are there any common issues to be aware of?
Good drainage and proper spacing are important. Avoid overly saturated soils and allow adequate airflow in large hedge plantings.
