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Like everything the media gets hold of, the poor Leyland Cypress (Cupressocyparis Leylandii) has become a bit of an Aunt Sally. It's not the poor conifer which is wrong, it's the owners who don't know how to handle it. Every plant has its place. Unfortunately, Leylandii are often found in the wrong place. They need space and room to grow, and are not suitable for small gardens. Any good nursery will advise you on the best plant for your particular location. Do go to a nursery, though, as sadly most garden centres these days are self service plant supermarkets, with staff who barely know the difference between the leafy end and the rooty end. You can keep Leylandii in control, and in the right hands they can make a very effective hedge no more than 5' or 6' high. Start trimming them early. If you want a 6' hedge, trim the tops as soon as they reach 4'. Then trim again at 5'. And let them up gradually to 7', then take them back to 6'. By then the leggy individual plants you planted will have branched vigorously at lower levels to produce a thick hedge, and you have removed the rapidly-growing leader stems which produce unwanted height. A light trim 2 or 3 times a year will keep them in their place. Don't wait till they're out of hand and then try to hack them back! Train them from day one. And don't let the bad press put you off - Leylandii are still an excellent hedging plant.
Hi there Mike,
i thought I'd add you to my circle of trust as we are both in the gardening business it seems . I agree with your comments on Leylandii etc .
Would you like to trust me as well ?
Cheers Lee ( North Yorkshire )
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29.05.2001 00:41
Very informative - I will tell my daughter (that should impress her!)
11.12.2000 10:50
Hi there Mike, i thought I'd add you to my circle of trust as we are both in the gardening business it seems . I agree with your comments on Leylandii etc . Would you like to trust me as well ? Cheers Lee ( North Yorkshire )