Leyland Cypress

Cupressocyparis × leylandii Overview Uses: Privacy screens, windbreaks, property borders, large foundation plantings, and backdrop plantings in mixed landscapes. Benefits: Fast-growing evergreen with dense, feathery foliage; excellent for quick privacy, sound buffering, and year-round greenery. Adapts to a variety of soil types and pruning styles. USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 – 10 Sun: Full Sun Life Cycle: Evergreen conifer Mature Height: ~40' – 60' Mature Width: ~15' – 20' Growth Rate: Fast (up to 3' per year) Summary Few evergreens deliver instant impact like the Leyland Cypress. With its graceful, upright habit and rich green, feathery texture, this fast-growing conifer has become a favorite for creating quick, natural privacy and wind protection. Once established, Leyland Cypress can grow up to three feet per year—forming a dense wall of evergreen foliage that stays attractive through every season. Its soft, scale-like leaves and uniform growth pattern make it ideal for tall hedges, sou