Cupressus x leylandii, commonly known as Leyland Cypress or Leylandii, is a vigorous evergreen conifer valued for its exceptionally fast growth, dense green foliage and naturally upright, conical habit. Its flattened sprays of scale-like leaves provide year-round colour and substantial screening, making it particularly useful for large gardens, rural properties and landscape planting.
Although frequently used for hedging, Leyland Cypress can also be grown as an individual specimen tree, developing into an impressive evergreen feature with considerable height and spread. It performs best in full sun or partial shade and moist but well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types. For North West England gardens, allow generous space for its mature size and consider the potential impact on neighbouring properties, buildings and long-term maintenance requirements.
Key Features of Leyland Cypress
Very fast growth rate • Tall, upright conical habit • Dense green evergreen foliage • Excellent year-round screening • Suitable for large gardens and substantial landscapes • Provides shelter and cover for birds
Cupressus x leylandii Plant Specification
Mature size: 20–30m+ high × 4–8m+ wide when unpruned
Growth rate: Very fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Soil: Moist but well-drained clay, loam, sand or chalk; avoid prolonged waterlogging
UK native: No
Wildlife value: Moderate – provides evergreen shelter, nesting cover and protection for birds
Specimen Tree Delivery and Professional Planting
We can professionally plant specimen trees in the following postcode areas:
BB, BL, CH1–CH5, CW8, CW9, FY, L, LA1–LA6, M, OL, PR, SK1–SK12, WA and WN.
Please do not select professional planting at checkout if your property is outside these postcode areas without contacting us first.
If you live outside our normal installation area, please call 01942 604976 or email hello@landscapingemporium.co.uk. We may still be able to arrange planting, depending on your location, the tree size and site access.
Before ordering a large specimen tree, please consider delivery access, gate and passage widths, steps, slopes, overhead restrictions and the available planting space.
For more information, please refer to our tree specification and delivery, access and planting guidance.
Landscaping Emporium – brought to you by Kirman Design
Unit 9, Bridgewater Business Park
Gladstone Street
Blackburn
BB1 3DL
Telephone: 01942 604976
Email: hello@landscapingemporium.co.uk
Cupressus x leylandii, commonly known as Leyland Cypress or Leylandii, is a vigorous evergreen conifer valued for its exceptionally fast growth, dense green foliage and naturally upright, conical habit. Its flattened sprays of scale-like leaves provide year-round colour and substantial screening, making it particularly useful for large gardens, rural properties and landscape planting.
Although frequently used for hedging, Leyland Cypress can also be grown as an individual specimen tree, developing into an impressive evergreen feature with considerable height and spread. It performs best in full sun or partial shade and moist but well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types. For North West England gardens, allow generous space for its mature size and consider the potential impact on neighbouring properties, buildings and long-term maintenance requirements.
Key Features of Leyland Cypress
Very fast growth rate • Tall, upright conical habit • Dense green evergreen foliage • Excellent year-round screening • Suitable for large gardens and substantial landscapes • Provides shelter and cover for birds
Cupressus x leylandii Plant Specification
Mature size: 20–30m+ high × 4–8m+ wide when unpruned
Growth rate: Very fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Soil: Moist but well-drained clay, loam, sand or chalk; avoid prolonged waterlogging
UK native: No
Wildlife value: Moderate – provides evergreen shelter, nesting cover and protection for birds
Specimen Tree Delivery and Professional Planting
We can professionally plant specimen trees in the following postcode areas:
BB, BL, CH1–CH5, CW8, CW9, FY, L, LA1–LA6, M, OL, PR, SK1–SK12, WA and WN.
Please do not select professional planting at checkout if your property is outside these postcode areas without contacting us first.
If you live outside our normal installation area, please call 01942 604976 or email hello@landscapingemporium.co.uk. We may still be able to arrange planting, depending on your location, the tree size and site access.
Before ordering a large specimen tree, please consider delivery access, gate and passage widths, steps, slopes, overhead restrictions and the available planting space.
For more information, please refer to our tree specification and delivery, access and planting guidance.
Landscaping Emporium – brought to you by Kirman Design
Unit 9, Bridgewater Business Park
Gladstone Street
Blackburn
BB1 3DL
Telephone: 01942 604976
Email: hello@landscapingemporium.co.uk
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