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Leyland Cypress
Cupressus x leylandii · Conifer
Leyland Cypress is a fast-growing conifer, hardy in USDA zones 6-10, that matures to about 60–70 ft × 10–15 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. It attracts songbirds and stands up well to drought and salt.
- USDA zones
- 6-10
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
- Mature size
- 60–70 ft × 10–15 ft
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Soil
- Well-drained, Moist
- Attracts
- Songbirds
- Tough against
- Drought, Salt
- Native to
- England
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