Cupressocyparis leylandi

Leyland Cypress

Cuprocyparis leylandii, commonly known as Leyland Cypress, is a fast-growing evergreen conifer valued for its dense, upright pyramidal form and soft, feathery green foliage, with no thorns and small inconspicuous cones, making it one of the most popular choices for quick privacy screens and windbreaks.


Mature Size:
Width: 15–25 ft
Height: 40–60 ft

USDA Zones: 6a–10b
Light: Full sun
Blooms: Non-showy
Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to a range of soil types
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established


🌸 Landscape Uses
Screening, windbreaks, privacy hedges, large landscapes


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Minimal wildlife interest
Tolerances: Deer resistant, wind, urban conditions, moderate drought

Plant type

Conifer, Evergreen Tree

Height

40-60'

Width

15-25'

Hardiness zones

6–10

Sunlight

Full Sun

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Hedge, Specimen

Shape

Pyramidal

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No