CYPRESS LEYLAND 'cupressus × leylandii'
Best healthy plants for creating quick, dense privacy hedges.
The Leyland Cypress is a rapidly growing evergreen tree, perfect for creating dense privacy screens, effective windbreaks, and tall, lush hedges. Its rich green, feathery foliage provides year-round appeal, while its impressive mature size of 60-70 feet tall and 15-25 feet wide ensures substantial screening. This adaptable tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a variety of soil conditions, provided they are well-drained.
$45.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
312
/ 1209
#312 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-58%
Below average
Container Size
3
/ gallon
Who it's for
- Homeowners needing quick privacy solutions
- Gardeners in diverse environmental settings
- Property owners desiring constant landscape beauty
Who should skip it
- Busy individuals seeking low-maintenance landscaping
- Gardeners preferring robust, disease-resistant plant varieties
- Homeowners with limited garden space
Performance breakdown
Screening Efficacy
Dense foliage creates an impenetrable barrier for immediate property privacy.
Growth Velocity
Unmatched vertical expansion makes this the gold standard for quick coverage.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives across diverse soil types and varying light exposure conditions.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once established in a well-drained location.
Year-Round Appeal
Maintains lush, feathery green color throughout every season.
Establishment Potential
Three-gallon container size offers a healthy root system for transplanting.
Key Specs
Container Size
3 gallon
Mature Size
60-70 feet height by 15-25 feet width
Light
Full sun to partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Tree Species
Cupressus × leylandii
Water Requirement
Moderate
Foliage Type
Feathery
Container Friendly
Yes
Features
- Rapid Growth for Quick Privacy
- Dense, Year-Round Green Foliage
- Tall Screening for Property Lines
- Adaptable to Sun and Soil
- Low Maintenance Requirements
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and robust health of the Cypress Leyland plants from Needham's Nursery. Many highlight the vigorous growth and lush appearance of the trees upon arrival, noting their excellent condition for planting. Reviewers frequently express satisfaction with the plants' ability to establish quickly and thrive, transforming landscapes effectively. The perceived value for money is also a recurring positive theme, with buyers feeling they receive healthy, well developed specimens that exceed expectations for their price point. This strong performance and perceived value contribute to a highly positive planting experience.
Know before you buy
This species is known for its rapid growth rate, often adding 2 to 3 feet of height per year under ideal conditions. You can expect a significant privacy screen to establish much faster than with most other evergreen varieties.
For a dense, solid privacy screen, space your trees 6 to 8 feet apart. Planting them closer will result in a quicker wall of foliage, but ensure you have enough width in your planting area to accommodate their 15-25 foot mature spread.
While the tree is sold in a 3-gallon container, it is not suitable for permanent container life due to its massive mature size. It is best used as a starter size for planting directly into the ground.
The Leyland Cypress is naturally low-maintenance and maintains a dense, uniform shape on its own. You may perform light pruning in the spring if you wish to control the height or width, but it is not strictly necessary for the health of the tree.
Leyland Cypress is adaptable to many soil types, but it requires good drainage to thrive. If your soil is heavy clay that holds water, you should amend the planting site with organic matter or plant on a slight mound to prevent root rot.
Yes, it is quite adaptable, but it performs best when it receives adequate water during its first few years of establishment. Once mature, it is relatively hardy, though it appreciates consistent moisture in regions with extreme summer heat.
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