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Leyland Cypress (× Cuprocyparis leylandii)
$20-50avg. price
Tree Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant

Leyland Cypress

× Cuprocyparis leylandii

Leyland Cypress is the fastest privacy screen in the South — growing 3-4 feet per year into a dense wall of soft, feathery evergreen foliage. A row of Leylands can block an unsightly view or noisy neighbor in just 2-3 years. It handles heat, drought, and salt spray. The most popular screening tree in zones 7-10.

Hardiness Zones
6-10
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Maintenance
Low
Mature Size
40-60 ft H × 15-25 ft W
Growth Rate
Fast
Bloom Season
Non-flowering (evergreen)
Bloom Color
Feathery green foliage year-round

Care Guide

Plant in full sun. Space 6-8 feet apart for a solid screen. Water deeply during establishment. Trim once or twice a year to maintain density. Watch for bagworms and Seiridium canker. Don't plant in poorly drained soil. Provide adequate spacing from structures — they get large.

Landscape Uses

Privacy screeningWindbreaksNoise barriersProperty bordersFormal hedging

Best Growing Regions

southeastsouthwestwest

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