Leyland's kupressotsiparis: description and photo of varieties

Kupressciparis for the majority of Ukrainian gardeners today are associated with an unknown overseas curiosity of the kind of conifers. Despite its increased decorativeness, the plant is not common, it can only be found in the gardens of ardent collectors and in advanced greenhouses. But every lover of gardening, seeing this evergreen beautiful tree, wants to settle it on his site. What is kupressoparis and what varieties prefer for a temperate climate - we will tell about it in this article.

Kupresstsiparis: what is this plant

Kupressoparis is a fast-growing tree with a cone-shaped crown, which by the age of ten develops up to 6–10 m in height and up to 2 m in width. Owners of small areas should consider this nuance, otherwise they will have to master the bonsai technique. The maximum length of the trunk is about 20 m. The branches grow intensively, adding each year to 70-100 cm. The needles are scaly, flattened. The cones are small.

The hybrid is cultivated in the UK and is mainly used as a hedge. The British during the spring-autumn tree is cut three times, giving it the necessary shape. Kupresstsiparis well experienced haircut, but its juice in contact with the skin causes severe irritation.

The Ukrainian leyland cupressciparis is more adapted to Ukrainian latitudes.. This species is represented by many varieties. The tree can adapt to any soil, it develops intensively even in poor acidic and alkaline substrates. It is resistant to wind, drought and frost. Loves the light, can bear the shadow. The needles under direct sunshine does not fade, keeping juicy saturated color. In landscape design, culture will successfully decorate bosquets, serve as a hedge or a shield from the winds for more delicate plants. When planting, it is worth considering the intensity of growth of the branches and rooting seedlings at a distance of 60-80 cm from each other.In the care is not demanding. To support the decorativeness of a plant, 2 kg of organic fertilizers are enough when planted and 50 g of complex mineral substances in the spring. It is also advisable to water coniferous during a long drought. Culture is very resistant to pests and diseases. Propagated by grafting.

Kupressotsiparis "Castevellan Gold"

This variety of cupressoparis is often called Leyland cypress. It was produced over 50 years ago by breeders in Northern Ireland. The peculiarity of the breed is the pyramidal crown, yellow ovoid male fruits and brown rounded female. In the area, the tree grows to a height of 35 meters, and in culture it barely reaches 5 m. A characteristic feature of the variety is light green leaves, yellowing in the fall and preserving amber shades before spring.

Kupressociparis "Robinsons Gold"

"Robinson's gold" is the most common clone of the Leyland cupresscarpis. The branches of this evergreen tree thrive, forming a broad pin-like shape. The trunk grows in height to 10 m.Scale leaves grow in the same plane. Young needles beckons with an unusual copper-yellow shimmer, and to the extent of maturation it becomes yellow-golden.

Kupressociparis "Leighton Green"

Kupressciparis Leylanda "Leighton Green" refers to very hardy plants that are planted to protect the compound from strong winds and windbreaks. In native England, the farm encloses the culture. Allows a variety of climate and soil. Differs in the increased frost resistance. It is because of this quality that the inhabitants of the northern regions prefer the variety. Externally, this tall slender tree with dark green needles. Has the potential to develop up to 10 m in height.

Kupressotsiparis "Green Spayer"

Outwardly, this tree has a weak columnar crown. Differs in light coloring of needles of yellow tones and asymmetrical arrangement of branches.

Kupressociparis "Variegata"

Cupressciparis Leylanda "Varegata" is in special demand because it refers to medium tall trees with a compact narrow conical or columnar crown.

The branches are added annually about 40 cm long. The leaves are scaly, flattened, dark green in color with cream and yellowish feathers.

Fruits are small, no more than a pea.

Kupressotsiparis "Blue Jeans"

According to experts, the Leyland cupressoparis “Blue Jeans” is more suitable than other varieties. the formation of a hedge in the Ukrainian neighborhood. Moreover, it is common for a tree not to fade in the sun and not to go bald in the shade. In an adult plant, the trunk reaches 10-15 m, and the diameter of the crown is about 3-5 m. The annual growth of branches is on average 20-30 cm. The leaves are dark green.

Kupressociparis "Gold Rider"

This evergreen hybrid is distinguished by a symmetrical kolonovidnoy crown. The height of mature representatives of the Leyland kupressoptsarisa "Gold Ryder" reaches 11 m, and width - 5 m. Young seedlings develop very intensively up to 10 years of age. By this time, their trunk is pulled up to 3 m and suspends the activity of its growth. Fruits of a roundish form, up to 1 cm in size.The leaves are scaly, thick, golden hue. The color is green with bronze and yellow ebb. Branches develop in a horizontal direction. Kupresstsiparis Leylanda "Gold Reader" is very decorative, but more than 60 years does not live.