Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Cupressocyparis leylandii
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments, Alpine Meadows, High elevation, Hilly upland habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 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
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
needle shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Deer resistant
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Hardwood Cuttings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Canker, Root rot, Stigmina needle blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Deer resistant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
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Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., deer resistant, Used as Christmas Tree
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
X CUPRESSOCYPARIS leylandii
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Leylandii
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Leyland cypress
In German
Devil's Backbone
Leyland-Zypresse
In French
Backbone du Diable
Cyprès de Leyland
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Cupressus leylandii
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Leyland Cypress
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Cipreste-de-leyland
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Cyprysowiec Leylanda
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Leyland Cypress
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Cupressus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Leyland Cypress
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Leyland Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Leyland Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leyland Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Leyland Cypress is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Leyland Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devils Backbone and Leyland Cypress Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Leyland Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Leyland Cypress height is 1,830.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Leyland Cypress are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Leyland Cypress flower color:
- Leyland Cypress leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Leyland Cypress
Care of Devils Backbone and Leyland Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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.