Leylandii is one of the fastest-growing hedging species we have available, growing by a staggering 75cm (2ft 6in) to 90cm (3ft) each year. Its rapid growth is the reason it sometimes receives a bad press. This is only as a result of its failure to be trimmed regularly. Leylandii is a superb choice for a good, windproof hedge affording privacy and lessening noise for surroundings. We have either gold or green Leylandii available and we leave it for you to choose which colour. Leylandii prefers either a sunny or partially shady position.
Please use the Fastest-Growing Hedging League Table at the bottom of this description to compare Leylandii Hedging against other hedging types.
Benefits of using our plug plant trees
Our Leylandii hedging trees are sold as containerised plants, in other words the roots are encased in compost. This means that planting can be carried out at any time of the year, provided they are watered in periods of drought, compared to bare-root plants which can only be planted during the plants normal dormant period (November to March) and secondly containerised plants have a higher survival rate than bare-root plants.
Wholesale Tree Prices
We will be more than happy to provide quotations on the supply of quantities of 500 or more trees. Please email us at info@trees-online.co.uk
How many Leylandii hedging trees do I need?
We recommend planting 2 plants per 1.5 metres (5ft), so this pack of 25 trees will cover 16.7 metres (approx 55ft 6in). This density of hedge planting makes a very effective screen.
Rabbit and Deer Protection
We offer a range of tree shelters that will protect your hedging trees against possible attack. Click on this Tree Protection Link and it will take you to all of these products.
Fastest-Growing Hedging League Table
Use this to compare the compare the yearly growth of Leylandii hedging against other hedging types. Fastest growing hedging at the top.
Species Yearly Height Growth *
*Height growth is approximate
Cider Gum (Eucalyptus) - Evergreen 1m (3ft 4in) and 3m (10ft)
Leylandii (Cupressus Leylandii) - Evergreen 75cm (2ft 6in) to 90cm (3ft)
Cedar (Thuja plicata) - Evergreen 45cm (1ft 6in) to 60cm (2ft)
Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) - Evergreen 30cm (1ft) to 60cm (2ft)
Lawsons Cypressus (Cypressus lawsoniana) - Evergreen 60cm (2ft)
Rose (Rosa) - Non-evergreen 30cm (1ft) to 60cm (2ft)
Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster franchetii) - Evergreen 30cm (1ft) to 45cm (1ft 6in)
Dogwood (Cornus) - Non-evergreen 30cm (1ft) to 45cm (1ft 6in)
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) - Non-evergreen 30cm (1ft) to 45cm (1ft 6in)
Evergreen Barberry (Berberis darwinii) - Evergreen 30cm (1ft)
Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) -Non-evergreen 30cm (1ft)
Purple Beech (Fagus sylvatica ‘Purpurea') - Non-evergreen 30cm (1ft)
Elder (Sambucus nigra) - Non-evergreen 30cm (1ft)
Hazel (Coryllus avellana) - Non-evergreen 30cm (1ft)
Holly (Ilex aquifolium) - Evergreen 30cm (1ft)
Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) - Non-evergreen 30cm (1ft)
Privet (ligustrum ovalifolium) - Semi-evergreen 30cm (1ft)
Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) - Non-evergreen 25cm (10in) to 30cm (1ft)
Oak (Quercus ilex) - Evergreen 25cm (10in) to 30cm (1ft)
Yew (Taxus baccata) - Evergreen 25cm (10in) to 30cm (1ft)
Box (Buxus sempervirens) - Evergreen 15cm (6in)
