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    Leyland cypress - Wikipedia

    The Leyland cypress, Cupressus × leylandii, × Cuprocyparis leylandii or × Cupressocyparis leylandii, often referred to simply as leylandii, is a fast-growing coniferous evergreen tree much used in horticulture, primarily for hedges and screens. Even on sites of relatively poor culture, plants have been … See more

    In 1845, the Leighton Hall, Powys estate was purchased by the Liverpool banker Christopher Leyland. In 1847, he gave it to his nephew John Naylor (1813–1889). Naylor commissioned See more

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    Cupressus × leylandii is a hybrid of two other cypress species: Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) and Nootka cypress (Cupressus nootkatensis). The taxonomic status of … See more

    In 1925, a firm of commercial nurserymen specialising in conifers were looking for a breed that was fast-growing, and could be deployed in barren, windy and salty areas such as Cornwall. Eventually they found the six original trees developed by Leyland, and began … See more

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    A large, evergreen tree, Cupressus × leylandii reaches a size between 20 and 25 m high, with its leaves giving it a compact, thick and regular habit. It grows very fast with yearly increases of 1 m. The leaves, about 1 mm long and close to the twig See more

    Leyland cypress is light-demanding, but is tolerant of high levels of pollution and salt spray. A hardy, fast-growing natural hybrid, it thrives on a variety of soils, and sites are commonly … See more

    They continue to be popular for cultivation in parks and gardens. Leyland cypress trees are commonly planted to quickly form fence or protection hedges. However, their rapid growth (up … See more

    The cultivar 'Gold Rider' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (confirmed 2017), though the original hybrid has … See more

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  3. × Cuprocyparis leylandii - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden

  4. Leyland Cypress - Cupressocyparis leylandii - PNW Plants

    Leyland Cypress. As a widely planted conifer in the Pacific Northwest, Leyland Cypress is often grouped together on pasture ground to form shelterbelts and screening between home sites. This evergreen conifer grows to 35’-50’ with a …

  5. Leyland Cypress (Cupressus × leylandii) - Gardenia

    Cupressus × leylandii, commonly known as Leyland Cypress, is a fast-growing and popular hybrid conifer in the cypress family (Cupressaceae). It’s prized for its dense, pyramidal shape and lush, evergreen foliage. Native: This hybrid is not …

  6. Leyland Cypress, x Cupressocyparis leylandii, Monrovia …

    Leyland Cypress, Densely packed foliage is bright emerald green. Very fast growth, up to 3 feet per year in youth makes a quick solution to problem views or lac.

  7. Leyland Cypress (Cupressus x leylandii) - AMERICAN …

    Feb 2, 2024 · Learn about the Leyland cypress, a hybrid cypress tree with fast growth and attractive appearance. Find out its characteristics, planting and growing conditions, uses, and common diseases and pests.

  8. How to Grow Leyland Cypress — x Cupressocyparis

    Learn how to grow x Cupressocyparis, a hybrid evergreen conifer that can be used as a hedge, screen, or tree. Find out about its growth rate, hardiness, pruning, pests, diseases, and varieties.

  9. Leyland Cypress (Cupressus leylandii) - MyGardenLife

    A gracefully elegant evergreen with a very columnar form and a fast growth rate. Foliage color can vary among the different named varieties, from deep green to gray-green to yellow-green. Excellent as a vertical element in mixed shrub …