Cupressocyparis Leylandii (Leyland Cypress)

Species	:	Cupressocyparis Leylandii
Common Name(s)	:	Leyland Cypress
Genus	:	Cupressocyparis
Growth Rate	:	Fast Growing
Shape	:	Narrow
Mature Size	:	Large (over 20m)
Tree Type	:	Evergreen Conifer
Tree uses	:	Coastal Planting,Hedging Trees
Tolerances	:	Wind-resistant
Tree uses	:	Cold Exposed Sites,Parkland Trees,Screening Trees

Love it or loathe it, the Leyland Cypress is Europe's fastest growing conifer.

Love it or loathe it, the Leyland Cypress is Europe’s fastest growing conifer.

It is a cross between Chamaecyparis nootkatensis and Cupressus macrocarpa and is probably Britain’s most well known tree.

Unbeatable for screening, but rather too tall for most small gardens, this is a tall, handsome tree with a dense, columnar habit.

Single specimens and plantings in avenues show off this rather unfairly maligned conifer to best advantage.

Very good for coastal plantings, where it tolerates salt laden winds.

It does well in most soils, including chalk.

Mature height: 20m+

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