Cupressocyparis Leylandii "Leyland Cypress" 2.5 Liter

Cupressocyparis leylandii (Leyland Cypress)

Product Description

Cupressocyparis leylandii, commonly known as Leyland Cypress, is a fast-growing evergreen conifer widely used for privacy screens, hedging, windbreaks and formal landscape planting. It forms a dense, columnar to pyramidal canopy with soft, dark green foliage and provides rapid coverage for boundary screening. Leylandii is valued for its quick growth, low maintenance once established, and strong visual impact in gardens and commercial landscapes.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: Typically 10 m – 20 m (can reach up to 25 m in ideal conditions)
• Spread: Approximately 3 m – 6 m
• Growth rate is fast, making it suitable for screening but requiring regular maintenance to control height.

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to light shade. Best growth in full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils.
• Watering: Regular watering during establishment. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture.
• Temperature: Tolerant of a wide range of climates but prefers mild, frost-free conditions.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring for best growth.
• Pruning: Responds well to pruning and shaping. Regular trimming is recommended to maintain height and prevent the centre from thinning.

Common Pests & Problems

Leyland Cypress may be affected by:

• Aphids
• Spider mites
• Cypress bark beetles (in some regions)
• Root rot if soil is poorly drained or overwatered
• Needle blight (fungal diseases) in humid conditions
  Good airflow, correct watering, and routine inspection reduce disease risk.

Toxicity (Animals & Humans)

• Mildly toxic if ingested.
  Leyland Cypress foliage can cause gastrointestinal upset in pets and livestock if eaten in large quantities.
  Avoid planting in areas where animals graze or where pets may chew foliage.

Planting & Seasonal Guidance (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Autumn or spring are ideal, allowing roots to establish before extreme heat or cold.
• Growing Season: Active growth occurs in spring and summer.
• Screening Season: Provides year-round privacy due to its evergreen foliage.
• Winter Care: Reduce watering in winter; protect young plants from severe frost where necessary.