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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...