Leyland cypress trees

Leyland cypress are one of the most commonly planted landscape trees, but poor site selection and disease pressure may soon send them the way of red tips and Bradford pears.

UPDATE! There’s a new post up on planting for privacy – be sure you check it out! My name is Dave Marciniak and I hate Leyland Cypress. It’s unattractive before it fills out, it’s no prize once it does fill out, it gets way too big (30′ wide and 50-60’+ tall) for the suburban lots […]

Leyland Cypress is a large, fast-growing, evergreen conifer. Because it is so large it can quickly outgrow its space. If you don?t have the space, however, pruning the tree may be necessary. This article will help with that.

Pearsonlandscapellc on Instagram: "When we planted these Leyland Cypress trees just about 4 years ago, they were 6’ tall. Today a little over 15’ . Here, Jose is selective hand pruning them, if this method is done correctly, the final outcome will almost look as if they have never been trimmed, just reshaped, with a natural finish. We love to trim them this way, it is extremely healthy for the tree, and won’t get top heavy over many years of shearing them with power trimmers. #trimming…

Looking to create privacy along your fence line? Planting the best trees for border and privacy is a great way to enhance your outdoor space. Consider fast-growing privacy trees like Leyland Cypress or Thuja Green Giant for quick results. For smaller yards, narrow evergreens such as Sky Pencil Holly are perfect options. Discover the top 5 privacy trees that not only provide screening but also add beauty to your landscape.

Leyland cypress trees are exceptionally fast-growing evergreens that make excellent privacy screens. Learn more about these trees in our Leyland cypre

Leyland cypress is a fast-growing tree that is absolutely perfect as a hedge. It needs sunny to semi-shade light. The soil should be nutrient-rich and fresh to moist for this rapid-growing tree. The Leyland cypress can be planted in the spring or fall, container plants can be planted all year round. Here is everything you need to know about this tree. #mygarden #leylandcypress #hedge

A guide to planting and caring for this tree on your property The Leyland Cypress tree is a hybrid of the Alaska-cedar and Monterey Cypress. It has recently become a very popular choice for Christmas trees because it grows faster and...

Space Leyland cypress trees 15 feet from neighboring trees or 5 to 7 feet apart when...

Leyland Cypress: A Misunderstood Evergreen by Pat Dickey, Fairfax Master Gardener Leyland Cypress is an evergreen conifer tree that gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s. It became extremely popular for use as a hedge in suburban areas and because of its