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Also Known As

  • Cupressocyparis 'Naylors Blue'
  • Cupressocyparis x leylandii 'Naylor's Blue'
  • Naylor's Cypress
  • Naylors Blue Leyland Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 30'-40'
  • W: 10'-15'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Cupressus x leylandii 'Naylor's Blue' plant details

Cupressus x leylandii 'Naylor's Blue' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus x leylandii 'Naylor's Blue'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: columnar

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus x leylandii 'Naylor's Blue'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A more columnar form of this fast-growing tree with attractive grayish-blue-green foliage arranged in irregular sprays. S/M
This is a tall, columnar tree with a more open crown than is typical for the Cupressocyparis. The open branching structure perfectly displays the bright gray-blue foliage.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Evergreen, deer resistant, fast growing screen. Wind & drought tolerant once established. Zones 5-8.

Gardening facts about Cupressus x leylandii 'Naylor's Blue' plant

How to Grow Cupressus x leylandii 'Naylor's Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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