Leyland Cypress on Fast Growing Trees Nursery

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*Height Includes Root System

Mature Height:	40-60 ft.
Mature Width:	8-12 ft.
Growth/Year:	3-4 ft.
Sunlight:	Full - Partial
Soil Conditions:	Adaptable
Drought Tolerance:	Good
Botanical Name:	Cupressocyparis leylandii
Does not ship to:	AZ

Leyland Cypress trees are the most common privacy evergreens. Chances are you can find a few in your own neighborhood- which goes to show you that they'll thrive in your region.

* Grows up to 3-4 ft. per year!
* Drought tolerant
* Feathery soft texture

Leylands are the most popular privacy tree in the U.S.A. They grow very fast and thicken to create a solid wall.

Its feathery texture is soft to the touch. Stays green all year-round, giving you complete privacy.

Leyland Cypress trees shipped from our nursery will:

* Have established root systems that quickly adapt to your soil and climate
* Mature to a majestic pyramidal form
* Thrive in Growing Zones 6-10
* Demonstrate tolerance to drought

Grows rapidly – up to 3-4 ft. per year! Easily pruned to your desired height and shape.

Even without trimming, your Leyland Cypress trees will grow in a uniform, symmetrical shape that gives you a dense, living wall.

Fast growers, adaptable to a variety of soils and conditions, even sandy and clay.

Space your Leylands 6 ft. apart for a privacy hedge or further apart for a spacious property border.

Your trees arrive in their own containers with all their roots intact. We don't send Leylands out bare-root like many nurseries and landscapers, because this process pulls the tree out of the ground, leaving critical fine roots. It can take a Leyland up to a year to recover, stunting its growth and making it more susceptable to disease and insects.

When you order from Fast Growing Trees, your Leylands arrive with well developed root systems that properly fill their containers. You don't get a small plant that was bumped up to a bigger pot just so the nursery could charge more.

You get hardy, vibrant Leylands that will give you the fastest growth possible. And for quickest privacy… you can still order from our limited supply of 4-6 ft. tall Leyland Cypress trees.

Your Leyland Cypress can be planted any time of year!

We Hate to Wait and know you do too! That's why Fast Growing Trees Nursery leads the industry in how quickly we get your order out. While some orders go out immediately, most are shipped within 7-10 days of your order date. This does not include transit time, which can be several days depending on your state.

We try to avoid plants being in transit over the weekend, which may cause your order to be shipped out at the beginning of the following week. We use FedEx so your order is shipped quickly.

Several products are delayed shipping until the Fall or Spring. These delays are stated on the product description page and helps us insure that you get the healthiest plants possible. On rare occasions, we will delay shipping if we see severe weather forecasts for your area or ours or if we encounter other unusual issues.

If you would like to postpone or reschedule your ship date, just call us and we can send your plants out at a more convenient time for you. If you are sending plants as a gift or need them quicker than normal, we encourage you to place your order by phone.

Sorry cannot ship to AZ.

Amount of Order	Shipping Charge
Less than $15	$5.95
$15.00-$23.99	$8.95
$24.00-$39.99	$11.95
$40.00-$59.99	$13.95
$60.00-$79.99	$18.95
$80.00-$98.99	$21.95
$99+	Apx. 17%

It's Easy to Plant your Leyland Cypress
	Step 1 - Dig Your Hole Select a site with full to partial sun and moist or well drained soil for your Leyland Cypress. If you're planting a hedge, mark out a visual guide by placing stakes five to six feet apart and looping string around them. Plant the trees where the stakes are and they'll grow together to make a dense privacy screen. First, dig each hole so that it is just shallower than the root ball and at least twice the width. Then loosen the soil in the planting hole so the roots can easily break through. Use your shovel or try dragging the points of a pitch fork along the sides and bottom of the hole.
	Step 2 - Place Your Tree Next, separate the roots of your Leyland Cypress gently with your fingers and position them downward in the hole. The top of the root flare, where the roots end and the trunk begins, should be about an inch above the surrounding soil. Then make sure the tree is exactly vertical in the hole. To make it just right, use a level.
	Step 3 - Backfill Your Hole As you backfill the hole, apply water to remove air pockets. Remove debris like stones and grass and completely break up any dirt clumps. Water your Leyland Cypress again after the transplant is complete. To help retain some of that moisture, it's recommended that you place mulch around each tree to a depth of 2"-3" up to but not touching the trunk. Organic mulches such as wood chips or pine needles also help to better soil structure as they decompose.

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Most useful customer reviews (Leyland Cypress Reviews):

Dan

Initially they turned brown and I thought that one or two of the three would not make it. But partway through the summer they turned green and then this fall have grown about a foot. They look good now and I expect will grow significantly going forward.

Terry in West Palm Beach, FL

This tree made the trip in great condition and seems happy in our yard. Even the winter chill has not affected it, GREAT PRODUCT. THANK YOU.

Katherine in Scarsdale, NY

We bought our leylands to provide a privacy barrier and they are doing very well. They could grow a little faster, however. They definitely like a lot of sun and the ones that have no shade are growing the fastest. They seem to be weathering this cold winter okay so far, but we will know more in a few months.

Patrick in Durham, NC

Everything has been going well with my group Leyland Cypresses except for the fact that one died within the first month of planting.

Harlow in Newcastle, WA

I was given an estimate by a local landscaper of $4,000 to plant 9 Leyland Cypresses in my back yard. I shopped with you and needless to say, I saved a LOT of money, even though two of them didnt make the first few months. You replaced them and they all have taken root and are doing well. I may need to buy one more to make sure the whole area is full. Your trees arrived in perfect condition and so well wrapped!! I was very happy.

Bob in El Sobrante, CA

I never would have thought to find my trees online, but after the poor service I got at my local nursery I found Fast Growing Trees Nursery, which gave me all the information I needed to get a privacy hedge going. The Leyland Cypress trees I ordered arrived to me in California in great shape and now they are in their happy home. Ill be buying some more plants from this company as spring approaches.

Kirt in San Diego, CA

I planted these trees as a privacy screen and they are very healthy. I live in San Diego and even with the minimal watering due to drought conditions, my Leyland Cypress trees are completely green and thriving. They are working perfectly for what you said they would do. No complaints.

T.A.

My trees are doing great. Its about two years and they have doubled in size. Fantastic! Ive passed your name around to friends. Look forward to doing business sometime soon. Thanks! T.A.

George in Long Island, NY

I had to cut a birch tree that was growing too close to my home, which was damaging my roof. I purchased a leyland cypress to replace it, and I planted it a few feet farther from my house. The tree arrived very well packed and is doing well. I am very happy with its growth. Excellent tree and company.

Susan in Santa Rosa, CA

My leyland cypress is looking good. A great tree, though it took several seasons to really take off. Dont plant too close together or too close to a fence - after 3 years they have a spread of almost 3 feet in any direction ,6ft across,.

Jim in Greensburg, PA

I bought 75 of these leylands to line my property, and to block out my unfriendly, nasty neighbor. The trees are doing great so far and I cannot wait until they create a living wall. When the trees came in, they were very carefully packaged and undamaged.

Raed in Union City, CA

i planted my Leyland Cypress the day after I received them. They look great. A little young, but waiting to see how much they grow this year. Hoping for 2-3 feet. Thank you.

Tony

I purchased 10 Leyland Cypress trees for a screen in my back yard. In a little over a year they have virtually covered the view of the house behind mine and are growing so fast that soon the utility wires that are run on the backs of the property line will not be visible by next year. They are very healthy looking and once established easy to maintain. I am very happy with my tree purchase and would use Fast Growing Trees Nursery again.

Jack

Our leylands look green and healthy in claylike soil. Many other types of plants have not done so well in our area due to changes in temp and due to our non-porous soil conditions but these trees seem to have survived and should continue to grow well.

Shoe Gal

I ordered 10 trees all but one are growing great.

Brian

I purchased approximately 3 dozen leyland cypress trees over a year ago and have been pleased. They are serving as a fine wall barrier and border in my backyard. I have noticed an increase in size already which was one of the reasons for this species selection.

Sharon in Spring Hill, FL

I live in Central FL and planted Leyland Cypress. The soil is mostly sandy and these trees took off - within 4 years they are 18 feet tall and very full.

Terry in Hingham, MA

I purchased these trees as a house warming gift for my friend Rob. He was able to take advantage of the warm late Fall weather and got all 5 trees in the ground in time. They look great.

Jack in Templeton, CA

We used the trees for screening and for artful enhancement to our 4 acre home site. That seem to be doing fine although not growing as fast as we had hopes. All in all they are very well adapted to our soil and climate and have survived well when other tree species have not. I would buy them again and probably will again in the spring.

Sue in Forked River, NJ

When my 5 leyland cypress trees were delivered they were about 12 inches high. I planted them between 4-5 feet apart as per the instructions. Two years later they have reached the top of my 6 ft. fence! They are well established and I look forward to when they block out my neighbors as I am using them for a privacy screen. I plan on purchasing more for the other side. I cant wait to see how much faster they grow this spring.

Roger in Brownsburg, IN

The Leyland Cypress is a great & hardy tree. I planted them in early spring and the trees did great. Growing about a foot the first year and filled out alot. Most trees dont grow much in their first year but the Leyland Cypresses took right off. I cant wait to see what theyll do this year. I am going to buy more to give me a fast fence row.

Dan in NJ

I placed this tree into a dead area that only weeds seem to grow. My object was to start a tree that will grow high enough to fill an empty area, provide privacy, and a decorative touch. It has grown over 18 inches already. it also takes in the sun well so the care for it was minimal.

anonymous

These leylands took quite a while to recover from the shock of planting. They have finally started producing new growth the last two months. They are hardy and have endured the heat and humidity of NW Florida.

Anna

We use our evergreens for privacy between our home and the neighbors. These leylands are very strong, they have grown two feet in very hard and dry soil. We have not encountered anything that isnt great about our evergreens. I love our California trees!

Charlie in Carrollton, TX

Our leyland cypress trees have taken root very well and are flourishing here in Texas, I am very pleased with them. I find them to be particularly attractive in the cool times when they are wet, as they are a lovely shade of blue-green! I have planted them as a sound and site barrier as I reside along a busy street. I havent noticed any detriment about these trees yet.

Dave in Longview, WA

My wife and i ordered 11 leyland cypress trees for privacy in our back yard . when they arrived they were packaged carefully and looked very healthy. we planted within 2 days and now one year later they have doubled in size and 3 of them are now 6 feet tall, not bad when you consider they were 2.5 feet tall when they arrived.

Steve in Mississippi

My leyland cypress trees are doing great. Ill order some more.

Terry

Trees are doing Great! Growing like weeds. I just love them.

John

Came in well packed and healthy. They were planted exactly as directed, but didnt grow at the rate that I expected.

Kathy

We have bought many Leland Cypress trees and love them. They are hardy, fast growing and weather tolerant. We are on the beach in LI, NY.

Tim & Trish in Reidville, SC

We used our leylands as a privacy fence. They are doing great and growing fast as we were told. They have survived through our dry summer, and would not hesitate to buy more. Thank you!

Katherine

They seem to be doing quite well however havent grown very much, I was hoping for more filling in and more height. We watered them during any dry spells and they get a fair amount of sun. The good news is that they appear pretty healthy.

Kev

Great product I've had it 6 months now and growing great.

Glen

Trees arrived and look amazing. Love that they are young but pretty filled-out already. Definitely not a skinny tree/big pot scenario. Shipping was quick and packaged very nicely. Thank you.

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