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Cupressus x leylandii 'Silver Dust'
Also Known As
- Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Silver Dust'
- Leyland Cypress
Plant type
tree, conifer
size
- H: 40'-60'
- W: 10'-12'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Cupressus x leylandii 'Silver Dust' plant details
Cupressus x leylandii 'Silver Dust' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue, green and variegated foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus x leylandii 'Silver Dust'
- Plant type: conifer tree
- Plant family: cupressaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
- Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
- Uses: bonsai, hedge, unique, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus x leylandii 'Silver Dust'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Cupressus x leylandii 'Silver Dust'
Gardening facts about Cupressus x leylandii 'Silver Dust' plant
How to Grow Cupressus x leylandii 'Silver Dust'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- blue
Wildlife
- birds
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cupressus for your garden
aka Cupressus 'Greenstead Magnificent', Dwarf Monterey Cypress, Monterey Cypress 'Greenstead Magnificent'
Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer, Groundcover
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-36"
Width: 24"-120"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Cupressus macrocarpa 'Citriodora', Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Crest', Citriodora Golden Monterey Cypress, Citriodora Monterey Cypress, Lemon Cypress
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 15'-30'
Width: 6'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- low
- dry in summer
aka Cupressus guadalupensis var. forbesii, Hesperocyparis forbesii, CYPRESS, Forbes' Cypress, Tecate Cypress
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 12'-35'
Width: 6'-25'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Callitropsis macrocarpa, Cupressus hartwegii, Cupressus lambertiana, Hesperocyparis macrocarpa, Neocupressus macrocarpa, Monterey Cypress
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 60'-80'
Width: 15'-40'
- sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Bhutan Cypress
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 20'-30'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun
- regular - low
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