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Leland vs Leyland cypres - different?
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Posted by byter2000 7 (My Page) on Wed, Jun 25, 08 at 18:37
| Today, I bought 16 LELAND CYPRESS in one gallon pots. After I got home and took a closer look at the tags on the pots, it says "SUN SHRUB / ARBUSTO DE SOL" on it, with LELAND CYPRESS. It also has a picture of what looks sorta like juniper spreading on the ground. First of all, I thought leyland (with a Y) cypress was the correct spelling for the tall, conical leyland cypress that I wanted, which will grow tall and fast to provide privacy and windbreak in my backyard. Also, is there a different kind of leland cypress that spread out on the ground like junipers? Is there a difference between LELAND and LEYLAND cypress? The word SHRUB and the picture on the tag concerns me that I got the wrong kind? I want the ones that will grow tall and thick and fast. Thanks. |
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RE: Leland vs Leyland cypres - different?
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| I think they just misspelled it. And it is a tree, not a shrub. Let's just hope they put the right plant in the pot. How tall are they now? Do they seem upright? |
RE: Leland vs Leyland cypres - different?
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- Posted by amyta z8 mid GA (My Page) on
Thu, Jun 26, 08 at 14:15
| Leyland cypress is supposed to be a gigantic tree that grows fast for a screen. You'd better google this or return to the store to be sure what you've got. The box stores, like Lowe's, probably won't know because their help is just not trained in plants. Maybe stop by an independently owned nursery and ask. Good luck. |
RE: Leland vs Leyland cypres - different?
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| Forget about what the tag says; what do your plants look like? Can you post an image? A young Leyland is upright, no question about it. |
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