- Leyland Cypress
Botanical name: Cupressus x Leylandii
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: can grow up to about 60-70 ft tall and 10-15 ft wide
Hardy zone: zones 6-10
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can grow up to 4 ft per year
Pruning instructions: trim in the late spring/early summer to maintain desired size and shape
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: great for a privacy hedge
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: one of the fastest growing evergreen used for privacy
Watering instructions: water about 2 inches once a week
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with 10-10-10 in the late winter/early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: clay
Companion plants: magnolias, arborvitae, carolina sapphire cypress, deodar cedar
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and mildly toxic for pets if ingested
Invasive species: invasive root system
