Leyland cypress ( x Cypressocyparis leylandii or x Cuprocyparis leylandii ) , hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 6 through 10 , is a fearless evergreen plant tree with a pyramidal to columnar shape . It is fast growing , well-fixed to wish for and popular for describe driveways and path .
Leyland cypress(x Cypressocyparis leylandii or x Cuprocyparis leylandii ) , fearless in U.S. Department of Agriculture works hardiness zones 6 through 10 , is a hardy evergreen Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree with a pyramidal to columnar shape . It is fast spring up , easy to care for and popular for line driveway and paths . The plants can easily grow 60 to 70 foundation , but can be pruned to remain small . For driveway landscaping , set spacing between cypress tree and drive according to the banquet ( width ) of the tree .
Cypress Spacing
Leyland cypress tree has a mature spread of 10 to 15 substructure . This stand for that its drip rail line — the imaginary circle formed by the circumference of its mature crown — will also have a diam as wide as 15 foundation . When planting young cypress to frame in a drive , allow at least 7 - 1/2 feet between the tree and the edge of the driveway to accommodate the tree ’s fledged feast and root run . depend on the width of the driveway , it makes sense to reserve even more room , to bring home the bacon space for vehicle doors opening , pedestrians pass , etc .
Cypress and Driveways
Using Leyland cypress to frame a driveway has many welfare . The cypress tree roots filtrate runoff H2O from the hard asphalt or concrete control surface , limit the amount of runoff that goes into local tempest drains . The large evergreens serve as windbreak and snow breaks in cold parts of the country , protecting vehicles and nearby construction . They also provide natural covering for chick , insect and small mammal . If the area adjacent to the private road is slightly sloped , a line of Leland cypress also provides erosion control .
Leyland Culture
Trees planted near driveways and other high - dealings , hard - open locations can experience substantial environmental stress from pollution and quivering . Good culture minimizes that stress . Cypress is adaptable to a wide variety of soil condition , but prosper estimable in full sun and well - drain grunge . Mulch under the trees to check weeds that vie for wet and nutrients , but do not allow the mulch to reach the trunks , as this promotes the spread of fungous diseases . Prune to maintain hope flesh and height , but avoid clip during the hot parts of summer , as this places additional stress on the plant .
Cypress Variation
Leyland cypress tree has give rise to many work sort , specially with prosperous or golden - fleeceable foliage , some of which might work well when used to borderline private road . One , the thickset " Robinson ’s Gold " ( x Cupressocyparis leylandii or x Cuprocyparis leylandii " Robinson ’s Gold " ) , features varying shades of golden foliage on a reasonably conic Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree . The tree diagram grows to 25 pes tall by 10 invertebrate foot all-encompassing in 20 years . To found by a driveway , reserve at least 5 feet or more between the bole and the driveway boundary .
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