Cupressus x leylandii 'Star Wars'
Also Known As
- Cupressocyparis 'Star Wars'
- Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Star Wars'
- x Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Star Wars'
Plant type
tree, shrub, conifer
size
- H: 6'-10'
- W: 6'-8'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Cupressus x leylandii 'Star Wars' plant details
Cupressus x leylandii 'Star Wars' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold, green and white foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular 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 'Star Wars'
- Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
- Plant family: cupressaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold, green and white
- Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Uses: hedge
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus x leylandii 'Star Wars'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Garden World
Gardening facts about Cupressus x leylandii 'Star Wars' plant
How to Grow Cupressus x leylandii 'Star Wars'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- gold
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cupressus for your garden
aka Santa Cruz Cypress
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
7a-10a
Size
Height: 25'-35'
Width: 10'
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Cupressus macnabiana SBH 21.0014 [Walker Rd/dark blue]
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
6b-9b
Size
Height: 20'-40'
Width: 10'-30'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
![Photo of Cupressus macnabiana [Walker Rd. Blue] foliage by plant lust](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/90/db/90dbf912df030fd67c16d42e49c019cf.webp)
aka Brunniana Aurea Monterey Cypress
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 18'-30'
Width: 15'-30'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Conifer
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 10'-40'
Width: 10'-30'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
![Photo of Cupressus macnabiana [13301] foliage by Themodoccypress](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/75/b6/75b66e64f15b73cff839487215b20c76.webp)
aka Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Van den Akker', Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Van Den Akker', Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Van den Aker', Van den Akker False Cypress, Van den Akker Narrow Alaskan Cedar
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 20'-30'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - occasional
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals© 2010—2025 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved