Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Leighton Green' - Conifer

Cupressocyparis Leylandii 'Leighton Green' — widely recognised as one of, if not THE fastest-growing screening and hedging varieties available.

This stunning conifer is the ultimate choice for those seeking rapid screening, tall hedging, and immediate visual impact.

TOP PICK for creating the fastest-growing hedges and tall privacy screens!

Growth Size: Up to 10-15m x 3-5m w

Spacing: Plant these every 80cm apart for a faster forming hedge or further apart for a slower forming hedge or screen

Positioning: Full sun or part shade

Temperament: Frost tolerant and a hardy plant in all climates

Perfect for: Tall screening, screening out a neighbour or tall building, hedging, windbreak, property boundaries

Growth Rate: Very Fast

Key Features:

The Leighton Green forms a striking dense conical tree with a broad base tapering to a narrower top, creating a naturally refined silhouette. Dark green foliage maintains its vibrant colour year-round, providing year-round visual presence and evergreen screening coverage. This variety is celebrated for its exceptional growth rate — it can establish impressive height and density in remarkably short timeframes compared to other conifer varieties.

Size & Growth:

Mature height reaches 10-15 metres with a width of 3-5 metres, although these dimensions can be managed through strategic pruning if desired. The rapid growth rate is legendary — this conifer can achieve full-screen coverage faster than almost any alternative.

Spacing: 

For optimal hedge formation, space plants approximately 80cm apart for rapid screen establishment, or further apart if you prefer a slower, more staggered development.

Perfect Uses:

> Tall privacy screens

> Establishing fast-growing hedges

> Windbreaks and shelter belts

> Lining properties and driveways

> Creating boundaries on larger properties

> Blocking out neighbours, unattractive views

> Establishing mature-looking gardens in minimal timeframes

> Formal gardens

> Excellent for both residential or larger rural properties 

Growing Requirements:

Prefers full sun to part shade positioning.

Hardy and frost-tolerant across all Australian climates, adapting well to diverse conditions. 

Why Choose Leighton Green:

When time is not on your side and speed matters, the Leighton Green delivers. Its combination of rapid growth, dense foliage coverage, year-round evergreen colour, hardiness characteristics make it the go-to choice for serious screening and hedging projects across Australia.

Height Approximates in Pots for this Variety:

200mm - 60-80cm tall

300mm - 1m tall

400mm - 1.4-1.6m tall

75L - 1.8 - 2m tall

100L - 2m+tall