Blue Leyland Cypress | Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Haggerston Grey'
A super vigorous conifer
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Blue Leyland Cypress
Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Haggerston Grey'
- Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Haggerston Grey', blue leyland cypress, is a fast growing screening tree with blue-green foliage
- An evergreen conifer with dense sprays of blue-green, scale-like leaves
- Suitable for a speedy screening hedge, with a columnar habit and growth of up to 60cm a year
- Requires regular cutting back, or it could reach over 25m tall!
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Blue Leyland Cypress can be grown in a pot, provided you use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
How big does it get?
The Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Haggerston Grey' is a very fast-growing conifer that can reach heights of over 30 metres and a spread of 5 to 8 metres if left unpruned.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Blue Leyland Cypress prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Blue Leyland Cypress prefers well-drained soil of any type.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Blue Leyland Cypress requires moderate watering, providing about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water weekly during dry periods.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Blue Leyland Cypress requires pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. You can safely cut back up to 30 centimetres of growth during the dormant season, typically when temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
How hardy is this plant?
Blue Leyland Cypress is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C.
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Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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