Leighton green

COMMON NAME: Leighton Green

BOTANICAL NAME: Cupressocyparis leylandii

HABIT: A fast growing, tall conifer that is quite dense in its nature. Evergreen with lovely dark, fine foliage.

HEIGHT: If left unpruned this plant can push past 15 metres. Best pruned in between 3 to 6 metres.

WIDTH: Can span to about 4 metres. However, as a hedge they are best planted about 1.5 metres apart.

CLIMATE INFO: Climate wise this is a very versatile conifer. Tolerates both frost and salt areas. Can burn a little in extreme hot sun areas. Prefers good drainage and really fertile soils.

GARDEN USES: Dominantly used as a formal hedge that is pruned regularly. A high profile and exquisite hedging plant for impressive garden statements.

CULINARY USES: n/a

CONTAINER TYPE: 55mm Nursery Tube. (Tube diagonal width is 55mm, Tube height is 85mm).

CURRENT PLANT HEIGHT: Approximately 100mm to 150mm.

                       (Seasonal pruning and/or packaging may occasionally reduce height)

PROPAGATION TYPE: Cutting grown.