Position: Full sun to part shade; stands exposed sites
Soil: Any well drained  soil, acid or alkaline; stands pollution well
Rate of growth: Up to 90cm per year
Height: As a tree to 35m or more tall, but can be kept at 2.5-3m
Spread: As a tree to 10m wide, but can be kept at 1- 1.5m
Flowers: None
Fruit: Small rounded cones
CAUTION: Toxic if eaten

Leyland cypress is the quickest-growing conifer that can be cultivated in the UK and has long been popular for screening and hedging. It still makes a great choice for larger gardens, forming thick, dense, evergreen cover in a remarkably short space of time. But it comes with the proviso that it is regularly maintained. It may prove too vigorous for small sites, but it can be an ideal choice for quickly providing privacy and shelter. Left unpruned, x Cupressocyparis leylandii forms a dense, upright tree capable of reaching 15m in just 16 years, and will eventually reach 35m or more. The rich green foliage is held in rather drooping sprays of scale-like leaves that have a strong lemony scent when cut. As a hedge it can be kept to a minimum of around 2.5-3m tall but will need trimming a couple of times a year; never cut back into old wood as plants do not regenerate well.

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