Leylandii Cupressocyparis

Cupressocyparis leylandii (also known as Leylandii) is an evergreen conifer, highly valued for fast and dense hedges.

Main features:

• Growth: extremely fast (80–100 cm/year)

• Height: 10–20 m (can be kept lower by pruning)

• Width: 2–4 m

• Foliage: intense green, scaly, dense all year round

• Form: columnar - pyramidal

• Resistance: very good in the cold and wind

Planting conditions:

• Exposure: sun or partial shade

• Soil: well drained, fertile

• Watering: regular in the first years after planting

Care:

• It holds up very well trimming, ideally 1–2 times a year

• It is recommended to plant at 80–100 cm distance for the hedge

Usage:

• High hedges, protective curtains

• Delimitation of properties

• Wind and noise protection

It is an excellent choice for short-term landscaping projects due to its rapid growth rate