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Leylandii – Green Leyland Cypress – Cuprocyparis leylandii – Approx 5-6ft Hedging Conifers

The fastest growing hedging conifer available is the well known Leylandii, or Leyland Cypress that makes for an excellent hedge. Rich green in colour, and growing around 3ft per year in height, this will very quickly fill out to a dense screen.Plant a new hedge of leylandii with between 60 to 100cm between each plant, closer spacing will give a quicker results, but you’ll get a hedge just as good if you set them 100cms apart, it may just take an extra year to fill out. If you’re planning a taller hedge of 4 metres (12ft) or more you should always go for the wider spacing between each plant.A good Leylandii hedge will become a living wall and have the following benefits:Provides privacyScreens unsightly areas or buildingsImproves securityFilters traffic fumes and pollutionOffers shelter for wildlifeDecreases wind and Minimises noiseLeylandii is the fastest growing conifer in the UK, easy to grow, and tolerant of a wide range of soils. It will even grow in coastal areas and on