Cupressocyparis leylandii Leighton Green

Common Name: Leighton Green Cypress

Description:
Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Leighton Green' is a fast-growing, evergreen conifer renowned for its dense, dark green foliage and tall, columnar habit. It is one of the most popular screening and hedging trees in Australia, offering excellent privacy, wind protection, and noise reduction. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, it grows well in a range of soil types, provided they are well-draining. 'Leighton Green' prefers full sun and is highly drought-tolerant once established. Due to its rapid growth, regular pruning is recommended to maintain shape and size, making it ideal for formal hedges, windbreaks, or as a specimen tree in large landscapes.

Form:

• Tree - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 10 - 15m (can reach up to 20m if left unpruned)
• Width: 4 - 6m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Does not flower (grown for foliage)

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Windbreaks
• Fast Growing
• Drought Tolerant once established
• Low Maintenance
• Excellent Privacy Screen

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lomandra longifolia (Mat Rush)
• Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary)
• Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
• Pittosporum species
• Photinia for mixed hedging