Leyland Cypress trees grow fast, but don’t live as long as other screen and privacy options. They are drought tolerant, but occasional watering once mature helps to keep them from being susceptible to beetle borers and other pest alike.
All pricing and availability are subject to change
Pricing:
5 gallon – $35
15 gallon – $70
24″ box – $200
Details and Care Information:
Sunset Zones: 3-24
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
pH Range: Highly Acidic to Slightly Alkaline
Soil: Clay, Loam, or Sand Texture
Drought Tolerance: Not Drought Tolerant
Growth Rate: 36” per year
Growth Habit: Vase Shaped
Height: 35-50ft.
Width: 15-25ft.
Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen
Longevity: 50 to 150 years
Litter Issue: Seed Pods
Pests and Diseases: Susceptible to Caterpillars, Needle Blight and Root Rot. Susceptible to coryneum canker. These trees are known to be destroyed by bark beetles that live in the surrounding mulch underneath the tree. Keep that area clean to help reduce the chance that they make a home in your trees.
Branch Strength: Weak
Root Damage Potential: Moderate
Suckering Potential: Low
Special Care:
Pruning Advice:
Watering Advice: Regular watering is what helps these trees avoid being susceptible to bark beetles.
Staking: Young trees need staking due to the top heaviness of the trees in youth.
Fertilizer:
Microclimate: No Microclimate necessary to thrive.
Leyland Cypress
All pricing can change based on availability and time of year.
Pricing:
1 gallon – $10
5 gallon – $20
15 gallon – $70
24″ box – $200