{"product_id":"leylandii-leyland-cypress-cupressocyparis-x-leylandii","title":"Leylandii \/ Leyland Cypress (cupressocyparis x leylandii)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely fast-growing evergreen conifer (up to 90cm per year), providing rapid dense screening and privacy hedging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForms a thick, year-round barrier – excellent windbreak, noise reduction, and security.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly tolerant of most soils (including clay, chalk, poor), coastal exposure, pollution, and hard pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-maintenance once established; retains vibrant green foliage throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile for tall hedges, screens, or specimen planting; widely used despite occasional neighbour disputes over height.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Anytime (container-grown), ideally autumn or spring to avoid frost\/extreme heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun to partial shade; any well-drained soil (tolerates wet or dry once established); ample space – grows 15–20m+ tall if untrimmed, unsuitable for small gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig trench or hole twice root ball width; add organic matter to very poor soils; space plants 60–90cm apart for hedging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check soil mark on stem); firm in, water freely, mulch base (keep clear of trunk) to reduce weed growth and conserve soil moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water regularly first two years in dry spells; trim sides lightly from year 1, tops once desired height reached (twice yearly, May and August\/September); never cut into old wood; keep below 2m if neighbour issues possible (High Hedges legislation applies).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"30-50cm","offer_id":58498925494616,"sku":null,"price":4.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60-90cm","offer_id":58498925527384,"sku":null,"price":8.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_2225.jpg?v=1789932038","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/leylandii-leyland-cypress-cupressocyparis-x-leylandii","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}