Leighton Green Cypress is a fast-growing evergreen conifer with dense rich-green foliage, ideal for tall hedges, privacy screens and windbreaks.

At a glance Pot: 300mm pot Height now: approx. 1.2–1.8m Mature size: approx. 15–20m tall × 3–4m wide Sun: full sun Foliage: evergreen Hardiness: frost and drought tolerant once established

Why choose a Leighton Green Cypress? Dense, rich-green evergreen foliage and fast, upright growth make this conifer useful where tall screening or shelter is needed. It responds well to pruning and can be clipped smaller to suit a formal hedge.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Plant in rows for a tall hedge or shelter belt

• Use as a windbreak around a rural or suburban property

• Screen a shed, fence or neighbouring building

Where does it grow best?

Grow in full sun; the source notes that it adapts to a wide range of soils. It is frost and drought tolerant once established and responds well to pruning for formal hedges.

What does it look like through the year?

Dense, rich-green foliage remains evergreen, providing year-round coverage. Its fast, upright growth forms a tall screening tree or hedge.