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Leylandii 120/150cm 5L pot Cupressocyparis leylandii
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Key Features
EVERGREEN
FAST GROWING
CONIFER
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Description
Cupressocyparis leylandii Hedge Plants Description
With its green, feathery foliage, Leylandii hedging (Cupressocyparis leylandii, (also known as ‘Leyland Cypress’) is a striking evergreen that maintains its colour all year round. These hedges have flattened sprays of dark, scale-like leaves that conceal the plant’s red, ridged bark. During the summer months, this tall conifer produces brown, ball-shaped cones that are toxic if eaten — so keep this plant out of reach of pets and livestock.
Leylandii hedge plants are also valued for their exceptional growth speed, putting on up to 90cm per year as Europe’s fastest-growing hedging species. When left untrimmed, a Leylandii Cypress hedge can reach impressive heights of over 12 metres, creating an excellent privacy screen that keeps prying eyes at bay. With regular pruning however, these plants can be shaped to suit any garden size, and easily kept to a reasonable height. Their dense foliage offers superb wind and noise protection while also providing shelter for birds and other garden wildlife. As an added bonus, these hedges are incredibly hardy, thriving in coastal, exposed, and urban environments and tolerating pollution or strong winds with ease.
Our Leylandii hedging plants are available as pot-grown and root-ball varieties, perfect for planting at any time. Pot-grown Leylandii can be bought all year round, while our root ball plants are ready to go during the plant’s dormant season (from November to late March).* You can learn more about which is right for you with our guide to different root types.
If you’re not sure where to start, our guide to planting hedging breaks the process down into steps that even the most novice gardener can follow.
Root-ball stock are subject to availability and may change, but are generally available from autumn through to spring.
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Step 1
Root Grow & Fertiliser
Ensure you buy root grow and fretiliser with your plants at the time of purchase
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Step 2
Prepare Your Planting Area
Make sure your planting area is in good condition and suitable for planting
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Step 3
Plant & Feed
Plant with root grow & the second feed. Support plants if necessary. Water regularly
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Pruning Advice
To keep Leylandii in check, especially if you’re using it as a privacy screen, at least a yearly prune is essential. Cut back the top and sides of the plant during the growing season, which is from April to August. You may even need to give it another light trim later on in the season to avoid it becoming overgrown and shaggy — but be mindful that trimming Leylandii too often can leave it weakened and susceptible to frost and disease.
Leylandii’s quick-growing nature makes it a firm favourite if you’re after a fast-growing privacy screen, but Leyland Cypress hedge owners must make sure that it’s not overgrowing to the point where it’s impacting neighbouring properties, particularly in urban areas. If Leylandii becomes overgrown and gets too tall, it could infringe on the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003. The act gives people the chance to resolve a high hedge dispute without involving lawyers if it’s in close proximity and affects the enjoyment of their property.
While Leylandii hedging can be cut back by up to a third of its height, the golden rule is to never cut it back to the old wood as these plants never regenerate from bare wood.
Don’t forget to always wear protective gloves and long-sleeved clothing when pruning Leylandii, as the foliage can be irritating to the skin.