Cupressocyparis leylandii – Fast-Growing Evergreen for Hedges, Screens & Structure
Cupressocyparis leylandii, commonly known as Leyland Cypress, is a vigorous, fast-growing evergreen conifer renowned for its dense, rich green foliage and ability to create instant privacy and shelter. With its naturally upright, columnar habit and rapid growth, Leylandii is ideal for forming tall, formal hedges, windbreaks, or living walls in a relatively short time. Its finely textured, feathery foliage stays green year-round, providing reliable structure, screening, and a verdant backdrop in any garden setting. Supplied in a 4.5-litre pot, this plant is well-established and ready to thrive in your garden.
Why Grow Cupressocyparis leylandii?
Fast-Growing Privacy Screen – One of the quickest-growing evergreen conifers, capable of adding 60–90cm of height per year under ideal conditions.
Dense Evergreen Foliage – Maintains its rich green colour throughout the year, offering year-round screening, noise reduction, and wind protection.
Versatile Uses – Perfect for hedges, boundary screening, shelterbelts, or as a tall, clipped architectural feature.
Low-Maintenance Once Established – Tough, adaptable, and tolerant of pruning, Leylandii thrives with minimal care in a range of conditions.
Planting & Care Guide
Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade. Performs best in an open position with good air circulation.
Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil but adapts to a wide range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. Avoid waterlogged areas.
Watering: Water regularly during the first year to ensure establishment; once established, drought-tolerant.
Maintenance & Pruning:
Pruning:
→ For hedges, trim 2–3 times per year during the growing season (April–September) to maintain size and encourage dense growth.
→ Avoid cutting back into old wood, as Leylandii does not regrow from bare stems.
Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy, vigorous growth.
Spacing: When planting as a hedge, space plants 60–100cm apart, depending on desired density and growth speed.
Perfect Uses & Combinations
Leylandii is ideal for creating fast, effective privacy screens around gardens, patios, pools, or along boundaries. It provides an excellent green backdrop for colourful perennials or formal planting schemes. Underplant with shade-tolerant groundcovers like hellebores, ferns, or ivy at the base for a lush, layered effect.
Tip: For a softer, more natural look, consider alternating Leylandii with slower-growing conifers or broadleaf evergreens for a varied, textured hedge.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
