Cupressus leylandii
Monterey Cypress
Description
Standing 40' tall, bright green foliage highlights this tree. Ideal for planting on golf courses or near the coast, the Monterey Cypress spreads with age to shed its narrow and pyramidal structure of youth.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
25-40'
Width Range
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Seascape
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Park, Roadside
Special Uses
Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers