Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Japan
Types
not available
not available
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Alpine Meadows, High elevation, Hilly upland habitat
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
needle shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Deer resistant
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Transplanting
Cuttings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Root rot, Stigmina needle blight
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Deer resistant
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., deer resistant, Used as Christmas Tree
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
X CUPRESSOCYPARIS leylandii
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Leylandii
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Leyland cypress
crimson pygmy
In German
Leyland-Zypresse
crimson pygmy
In French
Cyprès de Leyland
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Cupressus leylandii
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Leyland Cypress
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Cipreste-de-leyland
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Cyprysowiec Leylanda
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Leyland Cypress
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Ranunculales
Family
Cupressaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Leyland Cypress and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Leyland Cypress and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Leyland Cypress and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leyland Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leyland Cypress is Clay, Loam and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leyland Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leyland Cypress and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Leyland Cypress and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Leyland Cypress height is 1,830.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Leyland Cypress and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Leyland Cypress flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Leyland Cypress leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Leyland Cypress and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Leyland Cypress and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leyland Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.