Cuprocyparis leylandii | Leyland Cypress Ficus

Cuprocyparis leylandii | Leyland Cypress FicusCuprocyparis leylandii is a hybrid of Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) and Nootka cypress (Cupressus nootkatensis). Its a large, fast growing, dense, evergreen conifer tree with upright, columnar to pyramidal, habit and spays of grey green, citrus scented foliage. The branches are slightly flattened and covered with sprays of green scale like leaves. Dark brown cones bear sterile seeds. Cuprocyparis leylandii thrives on a variety of soils, but

Cornus sanguinea can grow in almost any type of soil

West Himalayan Birch can grow in any type of soil

shrub or mixed borders

coppery-red young leaves that age to glossy deep green

great for any small garden - informal

It is perfect as a specimen tree or planted in groups in informal

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' is a narrowly columnar

As a partial tip-barer

It is very resistant to frost and even suitable for outside pots

often called the Wedding Cake Tree

Pieris japonica 'Purity' is a wonderful small shrub

sweet flavour