Leyland Cypress Tree

The Top, Fast-Growing Privacy Evergreen With an annual growth rate that can exceed 4 feet each year, the Leyland Cypress is the cream of the crop when it comes to evergreens. This fast-growing tree is the go-to for creating a dense privacy screen, with its natural pyramidal shape and soft, scratch-free foliage.And its commanding presence is second to none. Although the Leyland's first year of growth will be slower as it begins to develop strong root systems, you can see measurable growth the first growing season and skyrocketing growth in subsequent years. Your young trees will look thinner, but give them time to fill in - you won't be disappointed.Plus, our Leyland Cypress features the best traits of two plants for a superior tree. For more than 130 years, the tried-and-true qualities of the Leyland Cypress come from two distinctive trees: Fast growth and sturdy branching from the Monterey Cypress, and a pyramidal habit from the Alaska False Cypress. But without question, the Leyland