Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Grass
Types
Cupressocyparis leylandii
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Alpine Meadows, High elevation, Hilly upland habitat
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
needle shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Deer resistant
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
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, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Root rot, Stigmina needle blight
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Deer resistant
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., deer resistant, Used as Christmas Tree
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
X CUPRESSOCYPARIS leylandii
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Leylandii
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Leyland cypress
Eulalia
In German
Leyland-Zypresse
Eulalia
In French
Cyprès de Leyland
Eulalia
In Spanish
Cupressus leylandii
Eulalia
In Greek
Leyland Cypress
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Cipreste-de-leyland
Eulalia
In Polish
Cyprysowiec Leylanda
Eulalia
In Latin
Leyland Cypress
Eulalia
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Poaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots