Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Tropical regions
All sorts of environments, Alpine Meadows, High elevation, Hilly upland habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
needle shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
All year
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Deer resistant
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Canker, Root rot, Stigmina needle blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Deer resistant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., deer resistant, Used as Christmas Tree
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
X CUPRESSOCYPARIS leylandii
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Leylandii
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Leyland cypress
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Leyland-Zypresse
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Cyprès de Leyland
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Cupressus leylandii
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Leyland Cypress
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Cipreste-de-leyland
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Cyprysowiec Leylanda
In Latin
Hedysarum
Leyland Cypress
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Brassicales
Pinales
Family
Solanaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Leyland Cypress
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Leyland Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Leyland Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Leyland Cypress season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Leyland Cypress is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Leyland Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Leyland Cypress Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Leyland Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Leyland Cypress height is 1,830.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Leyland Cypress are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Leyland Cypress flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Leyland Cypress leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Leyland Cypress
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Leyland Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leyland Cypress pruning is done Prune for size control, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leyland Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.