Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Alpine Meadows, High elevation, Hilly upland habitat
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
needle shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Deer resistant
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
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
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Deer resistant
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Unknown
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., deer resistant, Used as Christmas Tree
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
X CUPRESSOCYPARIS leylandii
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Leylandii
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Leyland cypress
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Leyland-Zypresse
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Cyprès de Leyland
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Cupressus leylandii
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Leyland Cypress
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Cipreste-de-leyland
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Cyprysowiec Leylanda
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Leyland Cypress
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leyland Cypress and White Cedar
Season and care of Leyland Cypress and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Leyland Cypress and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leyland Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leyland Cypress is Clay, Loam and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leyland Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Leyland Cypress and White Cedar Physical Information
Leyland Cypress and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Leyland Cypress height is 1,830.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Leyland Cypress and White Cedar are as follows:
Leyland Cypress flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Leyland Cypress leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Leyland Cypress and White Cedar
Care of Leyland Cypress and White Cedar 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 White Cedar pruning is done 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.