Leyland Cypress, X Cupressocyparis leylandi, was thought to be the plant world’s equivalent of a mule. Its parents are the Monterey Cypress ( Cupressus macrocarpa) and the Alaskan Cypress (of the ...

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department called it "an old friend" that had shaded generations of picnickers, ...

Steve Nix is a natural resources consultant and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters. A rapidly-growing evergreen when young, ...

Let's face it: Not everyone starts with their dream yard or garden. Maybe your outdoor area faces a highway or a neighbor's window, or otherwise lacks pricacy. Whatever the reason, there are many ...

Growth habit: Large pyramidal form; loosely branched and open. Size: From 10 to 15 feet wide and from 30 to 40 feet tall, this cypress is slower growing than other types, which reach from 60 to ...

Q: I have hundreds of Leyland cypress surrounding my property. They are 5-21 years old. I’ve noticed the older ones are dead inside. What are your thoughts? — Barb Drost, Blairsville A: Nothing lives ...