X Cupressocyparis Leylandii Pyramidalis

X Cupressocyparis Leylandii Pyramidalis 
X Cupressocyparis Leylandii Pyramidalis (Leyland Cypress Pyramidalis) as the name suggests is a fast-growing evergreen pyramid-shaped variety of Leyland Cypress with a dense upright columnar growth habit. It is often referred to as the Tuscan Style Leylandii due to its more compact, columnar appearance.

The X Cupressocyparis family (Cupressus X Chamaecyparis) are hybrid conifers that have developed in cultivation. Cupressus Leylandii (Leyland Cypress) are large evergreen conifer trees with a dense columnar habit and a very fast growth rate and thus has many uses in the landscape. For more choice in fast-growing hedging conifers, see also available Cupressocyparis Leylandii, Cupressocyparis LeylandiI Castlewellan Gold and Thuja Plicata.

Height and Spread of X Cupressocyparis Leylandii Pyramidalis
A fast-growing cultivar that is ideal for instant hedges, this Leyland Cypress variety can grow to be up to 8 to 12 metres high and 3 to 5 metres wide if left unchecked. Luckily, with routine trimming, you can easily keep it at the size you prefer.

How Hardy is X Cupressocyparis Leylandii Pyramidalis
Fully hardy in the United Kingdom, this attractive conifer is also resistant to frost and subzero temperatures.

How To Care For X Cupressocyparis Leylandii Pyramidalis
Easy to grow and to care for, this conifer does not need much to thrive. It will grow best in acidic soil but will cope well in any well drained fertile soil and has a good tolerance even for poor soils. It does best in full sun to partial shade and can persist in exposed locations even in windy areas. Ideally, this upright tree will need to be clipped once or twice a year to keep its shape. It should be watered and fed regularly in mid summer. See our range of plant feed here.