4 Things You Didn't Know About Your Leyland Cypress

[@unkjason]

The example of the formal hedge looked amazing

[@esli44]

such a helpful video! had no idea they grew that wide! I think anyone who is thinking about planting a Leland Cypress needs to watch this prior to!

[@mdjordjevic08]

Wow sir, you are amazing on educating me about the Leyland Cypress. Thank you for the wealth of information.

[@outofmytr3317]

This is a well made video. Congratulations. It is interesting how the same tree can have different characteristics in different soil and climactic zones. In Victoria, Australia, the trees are used in suburbia for hedging and in the country as windbreaks. Here, fungal driven dieback exarcebated by drought is a far more common problem than say lateral limb failure. Yet despite its weaknesses, there are few other species which can be grown in a hedge, remain green all year round, have foliage to ground level and, with proper care, maintain a uniform appearance for decades.

[@mowtownni4587]

The most important point! They make excellent firewood when correctly seasoned, Leyland Cypress makes up 80 to 90 percent of the softwood that I sell.

[@toddlevick6016]

Great video. That being said, I have 20 Leyland Cypress running down both sides of my property lines in the back yard. And yes holy cow they grow fast! Mine are about 30 ft tall now and I’m getting worried they are starting to get out of control. I have found several mature limbs that did go lateral on me. Is there any way to bring them back straight again? Or is it a lost cause? I really need to locate someone in my area that can help me out on these.

[@Eastbaypisces]

I had one before n once establish they do grow fast! Getting more at my new house

[@ninjam6808]

How long does it take to grow 30 ft starting by 1 foot plant

[@toddlevick6016]

@@ninjam6808 my home was built in 2003, so 20 years

[@SheeBigg]

This is valuable information. love this tree but now I know it's not suitable for my yard or level of upkeep. Thank you

[@hugeslacker]

I'm looking at planting 3 of them in the corner of my yard behind a fence, and plan to trim them into a hedge.

[@LTDan-pk3mx]

I did subscribe and i thank you for the info on the Leyland Cypress, which i just purchased a 5 footer from coscto.. and intend to plant somewhere sunny in our backyard... I hope i'm not making a mistake... Thank you again l.t.Dan

[@johnkorotki7861]

We bought ours at Costco. 6 footers. 5 years later they are 30 ft tall. You have to trim them 2 times a year to keep them full

[@movaughn20]

Curious what's the maximum amount you can top of a Leyland Cypress. I've hear 1/3, I have a row that's around 50' tall. Wish I would have topped long ago, entering the dead zone where privacy was needed. And blocking out a lot of sun in winter.

[@unkjason]

Also you mentioned the tree at the edge, that gets more sunlight. Yes I can testify to that. It was planted a year later, and still the tallest

[@patriciashelton6644]

Out former neighbor planted a row down the property line, he sold the home three years ago. But he planted then next to an electrical pole and wire running to his home and mine. Plus there's a transformer on the pole. So the power company comes around in early spring every two to three years to cut back on them. Don't know who they hired last year, but it was a helicopter that had a long blade hanging from it. Once again they cut my two oaks on one side that isn't even close to the wires . They used a bucket truck to go up and cut back on his cypress trees. Now they're dieing. They been coming and cutting for several years. Even my oak trees are dieing. I looked it up,and most trees should only be trimmed in the fall, during dormancy. I researched that a Beatle invests fresh cut limbs in the spring and summer, cause they enter the parts that's been cut. My oaks are forty years old. Huge an were always beautiful. A lot of raking in the fall but worth the shade they provide. Now I have leaves falling in the spring. Limbs falling year round. I think they're dieing slowly. But they are close enough if they fall the right way, they will damage my home. It's a year round job for me to keep leaves up,and Everytime the wind gets up, limbs of every size fall. I had a tree surgeon come out and take down some large limbs that were dead. Limbs as big and long as a small tree. He said, eventually they would need to come down. That cutting on them in the spring like they have been over the past years, wasn't good. Not the time of year to do so. Introduced the Beatles to the soft wood that was left exposed. Should only be done in the fall, when the insects themselves are dormant. Gives time for the tree to heal over before insects appear next year. I hate this. My father planted those trees for me. I wish there was a way I could hold the company that cut them accountable, cause it's probably going to cost thousands just to take one down. Why they choose to do all the cutting in the spring is beyond me. I've seen so many fallen pine trees they cut all the limbs off one side, knowing gravity will take

[@todeswalzer123]

Fantastic video! I would appreciate if you make one like this about the Lawson Cypress!

[@julieackerson3111]

Thanks for this video...they sound like a nightmare to have although very beautiful trees 🌲

[@adailydaughter6196]

Great video 😀. So helpful! What's the safest distance from a house to prevent roots in drains or interference with foundations please?

[@kirkp_nextguitar]

100 miles as far as I’m concerned. They are awful trees.

[@kevinprivet5942]

Can you place a more ridiculous question, dimebar?

[@Eastbaypisces]

Their roots aren't invasive

[@khandam7709]

how far apart should they be planted for hedge that is about 10' tall?

[@hz4826]

How does this grow in Arizona at 3500 FT elevation in full sun with occasional snow?

[@cheftt6863]

Background music is TOO LOUD. When did this background music plague start? I couldn't follow what you were saying. Off to another video. Cheers

[@billyreid2828]

Can you cut a mtr of them 13 00 hrs

[@yossimeyer1887]

Can you trim the Leyland to remain 6 feet like the formal hedge but not trim the base and let it natural? We have a fence we want to create privacy, so will only be planting 4 on each side of our home!

[@shekar100]

I have the same question. Can someone help please? If I keep trimming every year not to exceed six or eight feet, will the trunk keeps getting bigger and bigger?

[@suehey11234]

Interesting video but the background music is aggressive.

[@i_draw3308]

Omg that plant is huge!!!??

[@p.steven2413]

A lot of good information here . I wish I never Planted these Trees on my Property Line . They grow so Fast !

[@ThePecanTan]

I'm considering these to provide both (mainly) privacy and property division. If I may ask, why do you regret planting these on your property?

[@p.steven2413]

@@ThePecanTan They grow so fast and I mean Fast is that they can get out of control after 5-7 years . To control them you need to Trim them back and Shape them before they get to Big and then it may be too late . Also they are a Messy Tree - dropping tiny branches . Good Luck. I would change to Aborvitae's instead . and not Leyland Cypress.

[@p.steven2413]

@@ThePecanTan if you don't have a lot space between you and your neighbor, these trees grow very fast and can get out of control. They need to be trimmed back when they are young and kept up with . They are High Maintenance in Trimming . Arborvitae Trees would be a better option on a property border in my opinion.

[@aleksandaralste6601]

I am planning to plant the young cupressocyparis leylandii seedlings in a zone 7 where it's dry in the summer. The location is steep, sunny and a little bit rocky. How much water I have to provide for one leylandii (about 1 meter tall) per day? (or per week? ) Thank you!

[@kevinprivet5942]

3 kettle's full per hour.

[@frankdavidson9675]

they love water the tree closest to the well is 12 ft tall the the last tree in line is 7 ft tall about 5 yrs old---- i reversed the water feed to equal them

[@ldlink3935]

thanks for video. When should I top these trees to maintain a formal hedge, I don't want them getting too big, they have been planted for four years and have grown from 5 feet to almost 20 feet---in 4 years! The person that planted these spaced them too close together, perhaps to get an extra sale. UGH, I hate these trees!

[@voramuj]

L Dlink, I have got same problem. 6 trees 🌲 in 20 feet row. 😳🤦‍♂️

[@ldlink3935]

@@voramuj I have ten in about 45 feet. The people that plant these don't care, they just want the sale. When the plants are small they may even look spaced too far a part, but the nursery knows these things are going to grow huge, they should space these properly. I think I will top them next year. I probably should start shaping the side flat to encourage more branch growth this year so they don't thin out on the lower level or get too wide....I guess, the bigger problem is, my wife likes them how they are, I try and explain to her if they are not properly maintained they will grow into each other, die, or worse grow to 50 foot monsters that will eventually fail anyway...hahaha

[@kevinprivet5942]

Chop'em down you dimebar.

[@Eastbaypisces]

@@ldlink3935 all u do is cut top at height u like its not that serious unless u don't keep on em

[@ldlink3935]

@@Eastbaypisces it gets a little serious when it is a 25 foot tree and you need to rent a scissor lift to tackle the project. But, even typing that, it's not that big a deal, I'm hoping I'll only have to "keep on em" every other year.

[@MauriFD92]

I want to know about the roots, how they grow, it's safe to put it close to a wall? can I leave them on a big pot?

[@frankdavidson9675]

never plant it close to a wall as it grows it spreads wide allow a space betweenthe tree and any thing else i have seen them planted near a drive way as they get big they brush your car so allow about 12-15 ft if you can at about 25 ft tall they will look like a huge xmas tree

[@kevinprivet5942]

Go to Africa.

[@frankdavidson9675]

no they take over them area where they live about 12 ft wide round and 30 ft tall never plant them close to any thing like a house or drive way or a wall or other trees

[@Eastbaypisces]

Yea they ll be fine

[@nat.serrano]

Can I keep it short let’s say 20 ft if I cut the top regularly?

[@khandam7709]

yes, must be trimmed 1 or 2x a year though.

[@Eastbaypisces]

If u cut top it won't grow higher just wider i did this on mine at old house

[@vanessanason7139]

I planted some too for privacy on back yard 5 of them, would I need to hire a tree trimmer or is landscaper ok? Wish I did more research before planting but 15 or 20 feet would be just enough privacy

[@kirkp_nextguitar]

I passionately hate Leylandii. They made us miserable until we paid an arm and a leg to get rid of them. They became popular in the UK before the US, which is why they were first to learn what bullies they are. Don’t take the bait of “instant privacy.”

[@kevinprivet5942]

Buy a gun!

[@raphlvlogs271]

are they edible?

[@frankdavidson9675]

we are talking about a tree that looks like a xmas tree i dont think they would taste good

[@johncarmichael1299]

Would be much much better if not having to battle listening to the unnecessary music thumping away in the background.

[@avadriscoll5584]

Fungus are killing my neighbor's trees they planted ridiculously close together.

[@JBenny2010]

Appreciate you content ….however, your music is too loud and drowns your speech out!

[@andrewsoutter2481]

if you have space leyland are good, otherwise not

[@johnwagnon5]

Leland Cypress should not be hedged.

[@glennv5582]

Why not?

[@johnwagnon5]

@@glennv5582 it's a 60 ft tree that shouldn't be hedged.

[@glennv5582]

@@johnwagnon5 Wow. It's all a bit confusing. I'm just trying to put up a fast growing privacy border and it seemed like the Leyland would work well if I keep it trimmed back in a nice hedge row. What should I use instead that would grow fast? It would be nice to have at least a visual break within a couple of years. Without breaking the bank of course! I should have listened to the old sage who once said, "The best time to plant a tree, is twenty years ago." :)

[@kirkp_nextguitar]

@@glennv5582 I paid a fortune to get rid of 12 huge Leylandii. They are nightmares. I used Thuja Emerald Green to screen neighbors’ windows. Thujas require a lot of water the first couple of years until the roots get established and should not be overcrowded. That’s why so many young thujas die. Mine all did fine. They are great if you need a narrow relatively fast growing screen.

[@WilliamSmith-dg5re]

Man your making a mountain out of a mole hill.

[@frankdavidson9675]

years ago i built a house plant tiny leylands about 5.00 each back then lived there 25 yrs sold and moved those leylands were 30 ft tall about 12-14 wide at the base but they were planted in such away they didnt block anything they were nice to look at and admire

[@kenzo5156]

You’re pronouncing Leyland wrong!

[@tgw230]

What a helpful comment. How about at least take the time with your wisdom and actually tell everyone else correct way to pronounce it?

[@TheSteverad]

I have 6 trees I planted 5 years ago that are about 20 feet tall now! I am going to cut them down they have dieout spots on lower limbs and are way to big for me