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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

A few years ago, Leyland cypress was considered the perfect shrub for crowded urbanites. Unfortunately, these shrubs have become overplanted, sharing the same fate as red-tipped photinias and Bradford ...

The Eureka Sequoia Garden Club will meet Friday at 11 a.m. at the Pierson Garden Shop, 4100 Broadway, for a tour through the nursery and a discussion about the winter garden and its plants, including ...

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 ...