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Buy Cupressus x leylandii 'Naylor's Blue'

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

By: Forestfarm

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.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

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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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