How to grow Leyland Cypress with a detailed description

[@em2012ish]

I found myself wanting to get you a table to set the cypress on the entire video.....Good info. Thanks

[@mandymcdaniels9026]

I’m getting like 30 of these for a privacy barrier and I can’t wait!!!!! There beautiful and I love gardening!!!

[@mandymcdaniels9026]

Freba Ali awesome I’m so excited, their coming this week along with planting a apple orchard!

[@farzero]

I just got like 4 of these. They are awesome!

[@abielmoreno4551]

How did yours turn out? Im gunna need about 70. Dont want to spend the money & time if theyre no good

[@farzero]

@@abielmoreno4551 so the 4 that I bought ended up having some difficulties at first. The whole "transplant shock" is definitely real. Took about 3 months or so for the needles to stop turning brown / yellow and falling out. After careful watering them, every other day, and putting some kind of mulch around the base, they basically are doing so well now. They have grown like 6 inches since I've had them. So an inch a month, not bad for the first year! They are green and looking better every day.

[@mol-charles3616]

@@mandymcdaniels9026 how is it going today?

[@suegoetz1221]

i planted a row of these in my back yard 12 years ago. they look gorgeous. I also planted a row of blue cypress behind them. Now after watching your video, i'm glad i did i will be watching to see if they fall over and when then do, i will still my row of blue cypres to act as a screen.

[@lisakotch9063]

My backyard faces an open field that all the neighbors in the neighborhood have access to, as well as a very nosey neighbor to the left of my backyard. This plant is a perfect solution to our privacy problems!

[@mol-charles3616]

@lisa kotch? How are your plants doing? Any tips?

[@londonjeremiah8434]

@Beau Landon yea, I've been watching on Instaflixxer for months myself :)

[@HN-fh8di]

This is my exact situation a stalker neighbour 😬

[@aprilpinkard9929]

Thank you! We’re going to take your advice and plant Green Giant Arborvitae trees along our property line. We’re getting an 18 wheeler truck wash DIRECTLY behind our house. Love our truckers, because they bring the goods, but we still like our privacy, too! Thanks again!

[@songoftruth]

How did the green giants do for you? I’ve planted both and found them so much more finicky.. brown so easily in the summer. My Leyland cypresses are doing great.

[@wnburroughs4082]

They are very popular in Washington state and do very well. I just planted 40 on my property

[@gingermilsap7157]

We are so impressed with your knowledge and detailed information on growing and uses. . (So so helpful)!! You get right to the point and stay on point!🤗. Thank you! These are GORGEOUS trees!

[@natee2169]

I had some of these about five growing in my backyard in almost complete shade I think they got about 20 feet but I cut them down cause they were blocking a view. They’re beautiful trees I love the dark green and they smell good.

[@saltnpeppanatural1931]

I had the worst of luck growing arborvitae in zone 8 so I chose to plant these instead. When it gets to the height I need I plan on cutting the leader.

[@stevenrix7277]

I buy trees then i go on youtube afterwards. *I just bought 2 Leyland Cypress and watched this video lol. Honestly those trees are beautiful,

[@esia6022]

lol same. Now I’m conflicted

[@MG-bq1uk]

Very helpful, thank you. I planted 2 before seeing this video to screen the Westside of my home. I'm in zone 8a with triple digit summer temperatures, mild winters and dry heat. I think it'll be safe and less likely to topple over in my area. Rarely snows, sparse rain, no fires, no hurricanes, and no earthquakes.

[@namratadasgupta4805]

Can you help me know if I can grow it in Assam, India. I'm very new to gardening and I need some screening tree that can tolerate a lot of direct sun. Would this one be a good choice?

[@brianjacques3964]

How do you prune the tree to keep from growing too tall, AND, how can you prune them to grow wider and fuller quickly as opposed to high? Do traditional pruning rules apply? Prune the top and it will instead grow wider? Please advise

[@thebluestplanet6768]

I got three to fill in an open area where a huge old 100 foot Poplar Tree came down. Our neighbors up the hill can look right into our house, so I am excited to have the privacy and don't care if they get tall.

[@troygarton531]

Planted two 6 ft tall 3.5 years ago on the edge of my patio and they are now 9+ feet tall and not any wider. Love them. Oh and no insect issues here.

[@Brockton153]

"no insect issues".................yet.

[@TurtleMyrtle12]

"Yet". They're coming for them!

[@NameTaken_86]

Any problems with them thus far?

[@boydvalenton5592]

Is it possible to cap them at a specific height?

[@almacuhadar8631]

A breath of fresh air to hear honest feedback and guidance. I was seriously considering these and now, based on this expert advice, I am steering clear of it. Please advise if there are any screening evergreens that you recommend.

[@estherfaithesther6909]

I love this plant and the way to keep it big free is to plant moth balls about two feet from the base all the way around

[@LolFishFail]

Had two giant ones of these come down in the wind, did damage to the property, but provided a decent amount of firewood. I had no idea it was an overgrown Leyland Cypress until I started researching. Also, is it not possible to cap them at a specific height?

[@euelreed1025]

Is that a Murray Leyland Cypress, its supposed to be improved

[@peacemonger766]

I love conifers and have 12 acres to plant trees. One of my favorites is the Big Cone Pine - heaviest cones on this tree. The Leyland Cypress has a cone that is about the size of a pea! Cute!

[@LucyMorningstar999]

Thanks for this video, I bought one of these from Walmart today, going to return it tomorrow and get the Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae instead.

[@ZEEKUPP]

Useful information. Thanks for sharing. I had to cut the main stem on one of mine because a buck deer scraped all of the bark off a section of it which killed it from that point to the top.

[@noahr8670]

I planted 4 of these but one grew about 2 feet in the first year. Since the day i planted it, it maintained a more green and healthier look than the rest. Wish they grew even lol

[@Judsonberry]

Ok, so if you are going to dis the Leyland Cypress, can you offer an alternative? Particularly for out west, in the Mojave desert. Zone 9a?

[@ejohnson3131]

Arizona cypress

[@TurtleMyrtle12]

He has literally hundreds of videos of alternatives. He isn't "dissing" this tree, he's warning everyone not to waste their time on it.

[@ThePecanTan]

Or you could look-up alternatives yourself to avoid leaving rude comments 🙄

[@lynnmoser6918]

My Mother was a horticulturists and she'd tell us about plants as we worked them. One of her sayings about perennials and shrubs is "They sleep, they creap and they leap." Expect 3 years till you get full growing power from new plants.

[@angelmission]

I just planted one today lol. Oh, well. I think it will be just fine. I have a very large front yard and a noisy road. I just wanted one to kind of block out the traffic noise and provide a nice place for birds. I can decorate it at Christmas while it is small. It is far enough from house I won't have to worry about it hitting it in case of a storm when it is larger.

[@lindalee9887]

Thanks for the video. I know I will love my trees when they get big. Great video

[@lindamasilla4106]

You hit the nail on the head!!! Hurricane did blow my leyland cypresses sideways. roots are still in the ground but I have to prune back the 6ft wide lower branches to get to the top to trim it so i can try to stake it up to reroot. Is this a waste of time or will the bottom bush back out? thanks for the expert advice.

[@damarishenderson1985]

Thanks ! the trees is so perfect for my área

[@dtl3340]

There is no better screening plant. Period.

[@TEAMLAVERGNE]

I have cows on my property, will they eat the Leyland Cypress? I have had issues with my Nellie Stevens hollies. I want a good plant that creates a big border but won’t be eaten. I am in zone 9

[@piyushsopory5817]

Hi, I live in Nashville, TN. I planted a really small one maybe 1-2 ft in august 2015 and now in 2017 summer it is 5.5 ft. In the summer last year, i noticed some browning in the bottom half of the tree, so I pruned those small branches and I started watering the tree every now and then- just the leaves and not the roots so much. I have noticed that since then the tree is much healthier, the browning is almost gone and I hope it does not come back again!!! Btw, I planted another one last year:-)

[@jonahmartin4986]

I’m planning on growing as a Christmas tree. Is this a good idea?

[@piyushsopory5817]

@@jonahmartin4986 yes. It grows really fast if it gets the space. That tree is now atleast 25 ft high and very wide.

[@marciefree]

I thank you sir for your honesty. 🥰🥰

[@Mr.Zombie-Dad]

how may we retain a shape like a square shape about 10 feet tall?

[@idontinvest1039]

Should I use soil acidifier on leyland?

[@planetwally]

thank you sir for your honesty on the drawbacks of this tree - i purchased one at local big box store and was about to plant it, but realized it would be a horrible fit for my small yard in northeast... thank you!

[@JimPutnam]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching

[@lklpalka]

Thanks. This is what I thought but thank you anyway. Twenty years ago my neighbor told me I was 'making a lot of work for myself'. Sixty feet later, he was right.

[@yossimeyer1887]

Can you not keep them trimmed to 6 feet? Excellent video!

[@FernitoAM]

That is a good workout mate

[@Elkycreates]

We are going to take our small Leyland out of the garden and into a pot. We like it but we won’t if it does damage to our foundations. Any advice for potting a Leyland? Thank you.

[@beverlybiersdorf3966]

Sometimes my torenia do not bloom much. Any ideas?

[@shantilus]

Did you offer an alternative after saying to avoid it? I missed it if you did.

[@SDPVPBattles]

I could not find when is the best time of the year to plant. I am in San Diego.

[@evcoolgene]

Can I plant these in a big container for some privacy? Is it ok to plant them in a container? What kind of soil to use if I plant these in a container?

[@wasabipublicity719]

I need to create a thick fast growing hedge block my neighbors new chicken coop. We are in Zone 7. I was looking at these trees or Wax Myrtles however am now not sure. What would you suggest?

[@ThePecanTan]

Go with an evergreen tree, not deciduous Green Giant arborvitae or Nellie Stevens holly are good choices

[@jaysmoove21rl]

Can I relocate my lyland cypress after planting for a year. They are about 3 feet high

[@Magreebi]

I have planted this half meter from the wall what do u advise ..

[@Jenniinavarro]

I have one and it is enormous! Probably about 18ft by now. I am wondering if they grow smaller ones around? I have found about 5 small ones near our cypress

[@johnnystieferman6527]

I live in eastern n.c and the wife and i planted about 65 one gallon leylands across the back of our yard on the property line about 10 ft apart , we own about 8 acres and live in the country they are up to 20 ft tall now and about 15 yrs old, this yr we lost about 6 ,not sure why but will re,plant them once i get over back fusion and can cut the dead one,s down. And when it,s cooler..we love them perfect fence we have been through a dozen hurricane s a couple close tornadoes and a few ice storms which were not as bad as heavy wet snow that really pulled the branches down but have never lost one to wind or ice .but now in one year 5 died of something.

[@dangrgurovic2182]

had a question I have about 4 of them and 1 is starting to dry at tips of branches not entire branch they were planted beg of summer does it need more or less water ?

[@laebeli]

Very good video. Covered some great points.

[@Frank020]

Lol ..we get hella wind and occasional ice. I need drought tolerant zone 8 high dessert west. TY.

[@Eli5047]

So if you planted it deeper would it be harder to fall over?

[@jodyhaniquet8328]

I had 6 of these planted along my backyard property line in early May. I live on Long Island, NY. I'm noticing that I am starting to get some browning on the lower branches of a couple of these new plantings. Any idea why? Anything I can do to remedy the situation? BTW, I planted these to replace 50ft. tall white pines that were overtaking my yard. We have not removed teh white pines as yet, but rather raised the canopy up 8ft. and planted a leyland cypress in between each of the pines. The goal is to raise the canopy each year another 2-3 feet as the Leylands start to fill in. Is this advisable?

[@dangrgurovic2182]

hi I. also In long Island and having same issue did u resolve it yet?

[@zachdavis2641]

Don’t think these would grow well in your zone. Too far north.

[@kelleypallone8039]

I planted 4 new Leyland Cypress last year and in the area I planted them I didn't realize it would hold water in that spot on our land. So they were drowning basically . I pulled them out of the ground and they are brown but still very pliable. are they going to come back? Or are they going to die?

[@pijik]

Thanks, Jim, for sharing this video. I was about to propagate Leyland cypress from cuttings but stopped doing so after watching your video. I will go for Italian cypress instead. Hope that's better. Keep up the great work!

[@TheFiown]

I am about to move into a house where the garden has a 'hedge' of what I think are Laylands around a dining area. They must have been planted years ago and are really tall but they were planted 2 foot apart which leads me to think that they were sold as 'hedges' anod not 'trees'. The shade and Density is such that no light passes and I have permission to take them down ( it's a rental ) so what sort of problems will I meet with roots etc given that there are walls nearby ? Should I have them pulled down depending on the root system, it cut down. I'm afraid of regrowth in the second case ! Thanks

[@MattB8030]

Is there a way to get my green giant trees to look more like a leyland cypress? I prefer the look they have such as the rain drop rounded bottom shape with the swirl pattern running up. Is it possible to prune the green giant when its young to look like that? Its just a unique look.

[@legs7148]

Oh Boy!, I just planted tow in front of a townhouse...... They have only been there for about 3 weeks, Should I remove them and replace them with a spruce of some kind? Thanks

[@Wingstrat28]

What do you recommend instead?

[@macfiona4545]

Hello Jim, thank you for your education you are putting out there. I really hope you would be able to respond to my question. I’m in Michigan, zone 5 & 6, and want to plant evergreen plants/bushes that are able reach to at least 10 feet. Primarily for privacy purposes and decoration. What it would be a good choice if would have been you? Thank you

[@jennifergiron6250]

Cypress are nice and I’ve bought eight so far but I just saw a video that demonstrates that one side gets burnt. I am not sure if I’m going to continue purchasing them.

[@모-q4z]

What is a good privacy tree without so many pest and disease issues.

[@ThePecanTan]

Green Giant arborvitae, Nelly Stevens holly, Cryptomeria Radicans...

[@jonahmartin4986]

Planning on growing these to harvest for Christmas trees. Is this a good idea?

[@easyjohnny4320]

I have a 5 acre land in Florida and want to put a hedge as a fence. What is the cheapest and fastest growing hedge that you recommend for me to plant? Thank you!

[@JimPutnam]

Definitely wax myrtle or yaupon holly

[@jessegeisinger2465]

Do they need any care come late fall/winter?

[@missgardenlove]

Just a local update. In western NC(zone 6b), here they are still great 10 yrs later.

[@frankdavidson9675]

i have 6 leyland cypress in a row i have a 3/4 water line frpm the well with a spray head at each tree the first is abut 12 ft tall the last is about 6 ft tall they are like stare steps so the amount of water so the diff. growth they are 5yrs old i taped another line and back fed the water from #6 to #1 to try to balence the hight they love water i have not had any brown problems so wet good often

[@kimdmg5941]

This was very useful - I was thinking about going this route but don't like the idea of planting a tree susceptible to coming down. It would have been really helpful if you had mentioned a few alternatives for people wishing to plant for privacy.

[@memeagain6107]

arborvitae?

[@ThePecanTan]

Or you could do your own homework and Google it 🙄

[@dougs.9522]

What would you recommend for Zone 7 on the east coast as a screening shrub?

[@melihaslan9509]

Helloo.. Hello Sir. I just planted 6 feet leyland cypress. Some of them wilting although last night rained well. Do you think did i planted compact backfill? Or did I underwater and it takes time to recover? Thank you.. I was pushing with my boot to squeeze backfill when I was planting. Thank you!!!

[@mikereber6526]

6 ft tall at Lowe's right now for $21.00 a peice

[@khandam7709]

how far apart should they be planted in Charlotte, NC?

[@martialgratte1089]

Bonjour, je voudrais faire des bouture en eau avec des cyprès de leyland avec des bouture diamètre 1cm c'est possible ??

[@Johnny_Benson]

Great video. What would be a better alturnitive to this tree that has similar growth?I live in Paulden Arizona and my property is 2 acres and flat. We were thinking about lining the property with the tree. We want privacy and wind block. We get thermals and dust devils. Not often, but enough to have to dust the house 4-5 times a year.

[@shmittty89]

Thank you for your knowledge

[@kasyonich5550]

We bought Leyland Cypress. Some of them do not have branches on one side... it looks empty. Will branches grow on that empty side?

[@lisamakifit]

Have you ever seen one kept as a specimen tree in a pot? I’m interested in the foliage for cuttings during Christmas next year. Possible to grow up to a 15 gallon and keep the roots trimmed ?

[@idontinvest1039]

have u find out the answer to ur Q? id like to know the answer as well!

[@yanxiaomeng4874]

My hometown in China located 8a zone which is very hot in summer some day can get 100F。Which one is better leyland or green giant?

[@mikemeyers3723]

Should they be wrapped in the winter to protect from snow damage while they are young?

[@fifteenbyfive]

My dad planted them 4' apart now they're over 40 feet tall and dying from the bottom up. What could help? Pruning the bottoms away? Potassium or phosphorus? Watering bags?

[@TurtleMyrtle12]

A chainsaw. These aren't long lasting trees.

[@fifteenbyfive]

@@TurtleMyrtle12 So...cut down trees that aren't "long lasting?"

[@mkgleason6529]

What would you recommend instead of the Leyland Cyore. as a fast growing, hardy, screening plant

[@JimPutnam]

You could use green giant arborvitae, if you like that look.

[@thomasdonohue1833]

I bought 6 Leyland Cypress and am going to plant them around my yard. I wasn't aware they get so tall. A friend recommended them but if I had done my research I wouldn't have bought them because they get so big. I live out in the country so I don't believe I'll have any problems that I don't already have with the ungodly pine trees that rot from the top down. I'm just wanting to beautify my property. Is it ok to plant shrubbery around the Leyland? If so what type is best? I would like to plant shrubbery that flowers.

[@cliffdariff74]

Might want to stake it too, for six months, they are susceptible to getting blown over in strong winds

[@TheOriginalGus364]

Lol, would you all let the man hold his plant.... he's good. Thanks for the video. I'm worried about the roots spreading over to my septic system drain field. I'm still up in the air on it. But I do love them due to the natural fencing properties.

[@aubreymaldonado6024]

We are in 9a and on 6.6 acres. We are wanting to plant 8 to 10 trees for some privacy. These seemed to be a good option. What would you suggest that is not crazy expensive that would keep leaves year round?

[@chvydrptop]

Great info on these! Can these be dug back out come the early spring to be better spaced? We just planted some but based on what you just mentioned I would want to space them a bit further apart.

[@nikolaiv1138]

I have the same question, but about a close relative, the Murray Cypress, which is hardier and looks absolutely similar, and possesses similar qualities, such as being great for hedges and screens. Have you found an answer about transplanting them? At which height were they at the time of your question and how long had they been in the ground?

[@Gabriel.Onetto]

Why don't you put it on the floor..

[@joekerby6330]

this was good, wish I had watched it before I bought these trees, oh well I'll plant Bamboo near them on both windward sides,,,,, SW Florida

[@frmdeath2life]

Bamboo is extremely invasive and you need a backhoe to dig it out. Terrible stuff. Please do some research before planting!

[@mattstanislen3165]

Bamboo? get ready to pay the city and neighbors when they start growing up through the street and their properties easily over 500 feet away

[@w4baham]

Jim, Do you have a good video on how/when to root Leyland Cypress? Cannot seem to find one on-line. I live in North Alabama, no hurricanes and seldom any ice of any significance here. Need a privacy screen between me and a couple of neighbors on 200 ft wide lot.

[@lee-eb2cn]

I couldnt get red tipped photinas to grow i tried everything. Just ordered 24 leilands. Need wind break and privacy really bad. I hope what I comes lives and grows. I live in Sahuarita, Az. Zone 9. Are these toxic to guineas, chickens, cats or dogs?

[@MusicFan-qx7tz]

How far apart do I need to plant them to get a great hedge? On multiple websites on the internet i read that you should plant them like 1,5 foot apart and you are now saying every 6 feet, what is correct now? Please help

[@JimPutnam]

6 feet for sure. Even wider would work.

[@nat.serrano]

I wanted to plant Leyland cypress but I only have 43 inches between a brick wall and the sidewalk :( I want to create a privacy fence. Any other recommendation?

[@philmiller39]

Some sort of Laurel may work well for that.

[@prettymamacita9586]

W Hat would u use instead??

[@patriciahamlin7677]

Hello, what would you suggest growing on or near the Ms coast?

[@joelcanzoneri3503]

My neighbor just planted 15 leland cypress tress to trim into a 6 foot hedge. Internet images show some good examples of groomed lelands as hedges. I'm concerned because he planted these giants 4 feet from my property line. How often must these be groomed to maintain a hedge that will not encroach onto my property? We are in Northern California (not San Francisco_) on the coast and have abundant water but could too much water contribute to root rot and result in wind throw of these trees?

[@harleyss475]

... i live in western washington... we have very high winds out here on the regular... thought it would be great to have a huge leyland cypress hedge... groom it at about 25 to 30 feet... it sounds as though they are not a good wind break... what would you suggest... many people have the arborvitae but i would like something a bit different... soil ph 6.5- to 7.5 zone 6...

[@Agoldsc1]

Hi, thanks for the video, it’s very informative. Bit of a strange question, but would a line of these trees spaced approximately 2 feet apart be strong enough to withstand an impact by a car once the trees are established in the ground? The reason I ask is that my yard is adjacent to a busy street and I want some protection, but I hate the look of metal poles, so I was hoping that I could find some trees to do the job. If these trees won’t work, can you recommend some similar privacy trees which might be better? Thanks!!

[@khandam7709]

no that is too close!! emerald arborvitate perhaps?

[@MrRocco_]

My Leland Cypress is not growing what so ever i live zone 8 and it is dying it's been in the ground for 4 years and it does nothing

[@SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

Thanks so much!