Leighton Green Conifer Australia – Leyland Cypress (Leighton Green Hedge)
Extremely fast-growing tall green Conifer. Usually planted as a shelter line but can be very useful as a hardy accent tree. The broad spreading columnar habit is perfect for screening the neighbours.
Please note that the Leightons green can grow quite large and is quite a vigorous grower. We usually recommend this variety for large blocks or acreage. To achieve the same result as in the gallery photo above, quite a bit of effort would be required and i
Common Name:
Leighton Green, Leyland Cypress
Botanical Name:
Cupressocyparis x leylandii Leighton Green
Plant size:
Approx 15 - 20cm
Pot size:
50mm pot.
Max growth:
Approx high and 30m wide.
Maintenance:
Hardy to frost, cold, winds and coastal areas. Must have a well drained situation. Early pruning reduces the ultimate width.
Planting:
To make a screen plant at least 2 meters apart