Leylandii Tree
Look no further than the Leyland Cypress.
Leylandii tree. Cupressus leylandii first described in 1938 by Dallim. Common leylandii trees are actually a hybrid between the Monteray cypress and the Nootka cypress trees. Leyland cypress trees can grow to 40m.
That being said if a hedge is below that height and still being a nuisance to neighbours they are within their rights to report to the council who will ultimately decide the acceptable height. The bark is red-grey with ridges and twigs are slender brown and flexible. The tree at the centre of suburban warfare The case of the 10m leylandii trees dividing neighbours in Plymouth is the latest in a long history of disputes involving the species.
Leylandii trees should be grown no taller than 2m in height. Decorate one for Christmas and you have an instant Christmas tree that keeps growing. Leyland cypress trees are an exceptionally fast-growing tree that can create a lush natural privacy screen in just a few years.
Being able to tolerate wind and coastal conditions drought as well as clay soil this is considered an excellent hardy tree to add that wall of green youre looking for fast. Leyland cypress x Cupressocyparis leylandii has grown in popularity in the Southeast over the last few decades especially in its use as a fast-growing screening plantWith the increased planting that has resulted from its popularity various diseases and pest problems have become more evident. Jackson William Dallimore 18711959 is commonly known as the Leyland cypress commonly seen described in other studies as Cupressocyparis leylandii Callitropsis leylandii or often simply as Leylandii is a fast-growing coniferous evergreen tree much used in horticulture primarily for hedges and screens.
We sell two forms of Leylandii. Even on sites of relatively poor culture plants have been known to grow to heights of 15 metres 49 ft in 16 years. Leylandii is a fast-growing hedging conifer.
Recommended Planting Density - 2 per metre. They will advise whether it is. Leylandii trees are still valuable for screening and also as a haven for wildlife.