Leylandii 60/80cm (2L)
Cuppressocyparis leylandii
£13.98
Leylandii is a fast-growing evergreen tree popular in UK gardens. This hybrid Cuppressocyparis leylandii is known for its rapid growth and dense foliage, making it ideal for hedges and screens. It’s hardy and adaptable but needs regular pruning to keep it in check.
- ✓ Fast-growing evergreen, perfect for creating quick privacy screens or windbreaks
- ✓ Dense, feathery foliage provides excellent shelter for wildlife, especially birds
- ✓ Adaptable to various soil types and conditions, including coastal areas
- ✓ Can grow up to 3 metres per year, reaching heights of 20+ metres if not pruned
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
In stock - Usually dispatched within a few days
Leylandii, or Cuppressocyparis leylandii, is a fast-growing evergreen tree that’s been a popular choice in UK gardens for decades. It’s known for its rapid growth rate and ability to create dense, tall hedges quickly. This makes it a top pick for gardeners who want to establish privacy or windbreaks in a short time.
Leylandii can grow up to 3 metres per year when young, reaching heights of 20 metres or more if left unchecked. This rapid growth is both its biggest selling point and its biggest challenge. It’s brilliant for creating quick screens but needs regular trimming to keep it under control.
The tree has dense, feathery foliage that ranges from dark green to blue-green, depending on the variety. This thick growth provides excellent shelter for wildlife, especially birds, making it a good choice for gardeners keen on supporting local fauna.
Leylandii is incredibly versatile. You can use it to create formal hedges, privacy screens, or windbreaks. It’s also effective at reducing noise pollution, making it popular in urban and suburban areas. When planted as individual specimens, Leylandii can make striking vertical accents in larger gardens.
This tree is tough as old boots. It’s hardy throughout the UK and copes well with a range of soil types. It’s also tolerant of coastal conditions, making it a good choice for seaside gardens where many other plants struggle.
Leylandii has a bit of a mixed reputation in the UK. While many gardeners appreciate its fast growth and screening abilities, it’s also been the cause of neighbour disputes due to its potential to block light if not managed properly. That’s why it’s crucial to consider the eventual size of the tree and commit to regular maintenance before planting.
For gardeners after a quick-growing evergreen screen or hedge, Leylandii is hard to beat. It’s fast, tough, and effective. Just remember, with great growth comes great responsibility – you’ll need to keep on top of pruning to keep it in check. If you’re up for the task, Leylandii can be a brilliant addition to your garden, providing year-round greenery, privacy, and shelter.
1x 2 Litre potted plant approx 60-80cm tall.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Pot Size
2 litre
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-20°C to -15°C (H6)
When MatureSafety
Contact Dermatitis, Thorns
Watering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Neutral
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
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Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | This item |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | This item |
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £28.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
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