Leyland Cypress

Grown as a commercial Christmas tree, this blue-green conifer has flat sprays of scalelike leaves. In dry, hot climates, susceptible to spider
mites. Prone to canker fungus and bagworm.

For fast growth, this single hybrid outstrips most. It reaches 20 ft. in only 5 years, changing from a column to a narrow pyramid. Where
summers are warm or hot, trees grow broader. Used as a tall hedge or screen, it’s also planted in groves. Thrives in most soils and climates.
Tolerates strong winds.