Earthworks Nursery

Leyland Cypress

X Cupressocyparis leylandii

Leyland Cypress

Size:  50-70' in height and 12-20' in width.  Very dense growth habit.

Growth Rate: Very Fast

Hardiness Zones: 6-10

Light Requirement: Full Sun to part-shade.  A lot of the problems that Leyland's have seem to be lessened in some shade.

Drought Tolerance: Moderate.  Some additional water during dry summer conditions is advisable.

Notes: Leyland Cypress are very adaptable to different soil types.  Some watering during extended dry periods is recommended.  If high winds or ice are frequent in your area, it is best to find a different variety.  The roots are very shallow even on large specimens.  Very widely available.  Bag worms and some type of blight have made Leyland Cypress less desirable.