Cupressocyparis leylandii
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Leyland Cypress
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Large |
| Mature Height & Spread | 60-70' x 10-15' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium Water |
| Special Features | Desert Conditions, Drought Resistant, Screen, Coastal Conditions |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 6-9 |
| Plant Type | Tree |
Cupressocyparis leylandii often called Leyland Cypress is a beautiful hybrid tree. It is an upright evergreen conifer that can grows 60-70′ tall by 10-15′ wide. In most areas of the United States Leyland Cypress usually grows to about 50 ft. It is very symmetrical and usually takes on a pyramidal shape. The conifer needles are overlapping and scaly and grow into dense sprays covering upward-curving branches. It makes an outstanding screen windbreak or barrier.
