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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

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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

A variegated form of the popular 'Castlewellan Gold' Leyland Cypress, 'Star Wars' has a compact, conical habit. The green dense foliage is golden in color with white markings giving an interesting tricolor affect. Growth Rate fast

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

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