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× Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Murray' (Leyland Cypress)

Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Murray'

Also known as Murray Leyland Cypress

$54.95

Size

SunFull sun
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones6-10
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Cupressus leylandii 'Murray' (Leyland Cypress) is a Leyland Cypress, a Hybrid (Cupressus macrocarpa × Xanthocyparis nootkatensis), originated 1888 Wales ornamental cultivar 'Murray'.

Fast-growing evergreen hedge or screen tree (3 to 4 ft per year young). PNW WATCHPOINT: susceptible to Seiridium and Botryosphaeria cankers, especially in stressed or crowded plantings. Do NOT plant as solid hedge in narrow rows; allow spacing. Shorter-lived (30 to 50 yr) than its Cupressus parent.

Plant in full sun, in adaptable; well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 6 to 10. Short-lived (10 to 30 yr). Generally deer-resistant once established.

If you'd like a Pacific Northwest native tree with similar grace, consider Cornus nuttallii (Pacific Dogwood), Acer circinatum (Vine Maple), Arbutus menziesii (Pacific Madrone), or Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon). These provide bird food, pollinator support, and Indigenous food heritage in your landscape.

Plant Details

Botanical
Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Murray'
Common name
Murray Leyland Cypress
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
30-40 ft tall × 10-15 ft wide
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Early spring
Bloom color
Non-flowering
Foliage color
Green, Blue-green

Care Notes

Plant in adaptable, well-drained soil. Space widely and avoid tight rows - susceptible to Seiridium and Botryosphaeria cankers, especially in crowded or stressed plantings. Ensure good air circulation.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: None documented
  • Wildlife: Bird habitat
  • ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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