- The correct planting distance in Leyland cypress hedges
- Planting distance of Leyland cypress as a single tree
Leyland Cypresses are fast growing conifers that need some space around them. You can plant them densely in the hedge if you want to create a dense privacy screen. What is the planting distance for Leyland cypresses?
Leyland cypresses can stand a little closer together so that they quickly form an opaque hedge
The correct planting distance in Leyland cypress hedges
The planting distance in the hedge should be between 30 and 50 centimeters. If you want the Leyland cypress hedge to become opaque quickly, plant three plants per meter.
If you don't want it to go quite so quickly, it is sufficient if you plant two Leyland cypresses per meter.
Planting distance of Leyland cypress as a single tree
Leyland cypresses are shallow rooters. Within a few years they form a dense root system that can lift garden path slabs.
Therefore, keep a distance of at least one meter to garden paths and foundations.
tips
Do not place the fast-growing Leyland cypress trees too close to a neighboring property. The trees can grow several meters high even in the hedge. Observe the regulations of your municipality.