Leyland Cypress (X Cupressocyparis leylandii)

Function(s)
 Evergreen
mature height & width
 Height 70 feet and Width 20
Growth rate
 Fast = >24 inches per year
Growing regions
 Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Sandhills and ridge, Coastal Plain, Statewide
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Hardniness zones
 USDA 6-10A; AHS 9-3
Sunlight
Full sun, A.M. Sun, P.M. sun, Filtered sun/Part shade
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Ornamental features
Leaves:
 Needle-type; feathery, scale-like on flattened branches; dark blue-green
Fall Leaves:
 none
Flowers:
 n/a
Fruit:
 brown cone; Not considered ornamental, not edible
Stems:
 not showy
Bark:
 redish-brown, scaly; Not considered ornamental
Pest concerns
 Bagworms, canker.  See HGIC 2004: http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/landscape/trees/hgic1013.html
Cultivar(s)
 see http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/landscape/trees/hgic1013.html
Origin
 USA and Canada; In US: Eastern US west to Minnesota down to Texas
Comments
 Extremely large tree but tolerates severe trimming; drought tolerant

 

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