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Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Leighton Green'
Leyland Cypress
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Comments, Features & Uses:
A vigorous, fast growing evergreen conifer that eventually forms a dense, deep green, conical tree. Makes an excellent hedge, windbreak or screen especially at exposed or coastal locations. A very hardy tree, able to withstand salt, pollution, frost and temporary inundation.
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- Naylor’s Blue, Castlewellan Gold
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Naturally Occurring:
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Cross between Cupressus macrocarpa and Cupressus nootkatensis created naturally in a garden in Powys, Wales.
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Dimensions:
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Parkland/ Large Open Space: up to 20m h x 4m w
Moderate Open Space: 10- 15m h x 2- 3m w
Urban Environment: Best kept hedged at 5m h
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Aspect:
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Full sun or part shade. |
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Coastal Tolerance:
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Yes.
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Soil Requirements:
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Prefers free draining soil. |
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Moisture Requirements:
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Benefits from deep watering in hot, dry months however is quite dry tolerant once established.
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Temperature Range:
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Hardy in all climates. Frost tolerant. |
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Maintenance and Fertiliser Requirements:
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Responds well to heavy pruning. Creates a very tight hedge if pruned regularly. Fertilise every Spring with slow release fertiliser for optimum growth.
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Pests and Diseases:
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Prone to develop cypress canker disease, which is caused by the fungus Seiridium cardinale.
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Spacing Guide:
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1-2m spacing for dense hedge. Further apart for wind breaks not hedged. |
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Typical Container Sizes Available:
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200mm, 25ltr, 45ltr, 100ltr, 200ltr
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