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Leyland cypress
× Hesperotropsis leylandii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Cupressaceae ›
About
The Leyland cypress, Cupressus × leylandii, × Cuprocyparis leylandii or × Cupressocyparis leylandii, often referred to simply as leylandii, is a fast-growing coniferous evergreen tree much used in horticulture, primarily for hedges and screens. Even on sites of relatively poor culture, plants have been known to grow to heights of 15 metres (49 ft) in 16 years. Their rapid, thick growth means they are sometimes used to achieve privacy, but such use can result in disputes with...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Leyland cypress is × Hesperotropsis leylandii.
- Leyland cypress belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Leyland cypress belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Leyland cypress belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- Leyland cypress belongs to the order Pinales.
- Leyland cypress belongs to the family Cupressaceae.