Leyland Cypress Evergreens

The Leyland Cypress is a popular evergreen used as a "Living Fence" screen. The Leyland Cypress is happiest in the full sun and Pryor's Nursery recommends it be planted in such locations only, if the growth rate is to be achieved. This vigorous plant can almost be seen growing as it stretches its branches to the sky in its quest for the clouds. In virtually no time will this hardy and attractive conifer form and shape itself into the coveted "Living Fence". This soft-needled evergreen's leaves are medium green in color. This hardy tree is pyramidal to cylindrical in shape and it can grow as much as 1.5 feet per year or more. Its care is simple, but does demand water in the hot months when young. These trees can grow very tall at maturity but can be pruned indefinitely to retain the desired shape. While no plant is trouble free, the Leyland Cypress attracts few pests in the landscape. The insect which may be present on the Leyland is the bagworm. No preventative measures are necessary. Treatment is only needed when the insect's presence is detected. They start appearing around July 4 and are about the size of a grain of rice. Products containing BT are effective against the bagworm when they are in this early stage. BT is a bacteria that attacks the insect. Follow label instructions to the letter. Pryor's Nursery landscaping company grows, sells and installs Living Fences™ made of ornamental evergreens such as Hollies, Leyland Cypress and Green Giant Arborvitae. Instead of using hard goods such as metal or wood fences for screens in the landscape, these natural barriers create privacy, shade and closure to your landscape. We are always happy to help you with any questions you may have. Please feel free to call us at (301) 253-4706. Products Available For Pick Up Or Delivery For the do-it-yourself person Pryor's Nursery products are available for sale at our Damascus facility or can be delivered anywhere in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area. Pryor's Nursery is open 5 days per week. You may visit our operation Monday through Saturday by appointment. Since we are not a garden retail center but a working evergreen tree farm, we may not be at the office site but in another field. Please call 301-253-4706 to make sure someone will be there to meet you. http://pryors.com/leyland-cypress-evergreen.html