Evergreen Trees (Non-Flowering) – 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