Tuesday, 8 December 2015

Cupressus x leylandii


  • Common Name - Leyland cypress
  • Botanical Name - Cupressus x leylandii
  • Family - Cupressaceae
  • Bud -  opposite
  • Bark -  stringy, single stem trunk
  • Leaf - simple, scale like, rhomboid shape, acute apex, acute base, entire margin
  • Flower - insignificant
  • Fruit - cone, winged seed, September - October
  • Habit - dense, spreading
  • Form - pyramidal, narrow
  • Size - 22-30m
  • Culture - full sun, acidic/well drained soil
  • Use - specimen plant, hedge, screening

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