
Leylandii Green (x Cupressocyparis leylandii) are large fast growing trees with familiar green foliage commonly used to form a very dense hedge which will supress noise and filter pollution, also can be used as a windbreak.
Use for... fast growing dense hedge or windbreak.
Growth rate... fast 75-90cm per year.
Ideal hedge height... Leylandii Green (x Cupressocyparis leylandii) is suitable for hedging from 120cm upwards.
Situation & soil... Leylandii Green (x Cupressocyparis leylandii) will grow in any reasonable soil. We recommend Rootgrow and Bonemeal when planting to get your new hedge off to a great start.
Plant description... these are 125-150cm high plants in 10 litre pots for a little more impact on planting. A typical plant can be seen in the photo above.
Planting distance... for a Leylandii Green (x Cupressocyparis leylandii) hedge we recommend 2 plants per metre, for taller windbreaks and screens over 250cm in height planting distance is recommended at one quarter of eventual height.
Planting season... these are available as pot grown plants which may be planted all year round.
Trim in... autumn.
Other species to consider... Leylandii Golden (x Cupressocyparis Leylandii Castlewellan Gold) for a slightly slower growing variety with golden yellow foliage.
Delivery information... larger plants are delivered on pallets free of charge on all orders over £250 (our minimum order requirement). This is normally a two to three day service and the pallet can be left on a driveway without a signature. Pallets are booked in giving the added advantage of knowing the delivery date in advance. Complete delivery information can be found on our delivery page.