Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Leighton Green' - Conifer

A vigorous, Conifer prized for its rapid screening ability, it's one of, if not fastest growing hedge/screen! Capable of tall heights, perfect for those wanting quick windbreaks, screening & boundaries.

Product Overview

The Leighton Green (Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Leighton Green') is a popular, very fast and tall growing conifer perfect for those seeking rapid-growing screening.

Foliage is a deep green that maintains exceptional colour and is evergreen throughout the year, forming a dense screen.  

Suits garden projects across the East Coast of Australia adapting to cooler to warmer climates.

Why You'll Love It

• Rapid Growth Rate: Vigorous grower adds substantial height annually for quick results and immediate screening
• Tall Grower: Reaches tall heights
• Dense Form: Has a dense growth habit forming a green wall
• Deep Green Foliage: Vibrant, consistent evergreen colour year-round with excellent weather resilience
• Professional Screening Solution: Ideal for fast-growing privacy barriers, tall screening, windbreaks, and residential to larger properties
• Long-Lived & Durable: Reliable, hardy conifer that performs consistently across diverse sites
• Advanced Specimen Availability: Advanced sizes available for immediate landscaping impact

Botanical Information

Family: Cupressaceae

Species: Cupressus leylandii

Cultivar: 'Leighton Green'

Origin: Hybrid cultivar developed in the United Kingdom

Growth Habit: Pyramidal conical, vigorous and upright form

Foliage: Fine, scale-like leaves; deep vibrant green colour maintained year-round

Growing Guide

Mature Dimensions

Height: 10–15m (occasionally to 20m in exceptional conditions)

Width: 3-5m (conical form, wider than Cupressus sempervirens)

Growth Rate: Very fast, one of Australia's fastest growing for hedging & screening

Perfect For

• Fast-growing privacy screening
• Tall screening
• Windbreaks
• Blocking out neighbours or large buildings next door
• Rural properties for boundaries
• Coastal gardens and exposed, windy positions
• Rapid vertical accent and architectural plantings
• Formal gardens
• Blocking out noise
• Shelter belts and protective screens

Height Approximates in Pots for this Variety

400mm/45L - 1.4-1.8m tall

75L - 1.8 - 2m tall

100L - 2m+tall

Availability

Leighton Green is regularly available and commonly grow in the nursery industry in the more temperate zones of Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and less so in Qld.