This rapidly growing landscape evergreen has fine, feathery, soft-green pointed needles on flattened branches. Needles turn dark blue-green in maturity Growing Details Common Name: Leyland cypress Genus: x Cupressocyparis Species: leylandii Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light Height: 2500cm Spread: 500cm Spacing: 3 Plants Per Metre Description Leylandii takes nutrients and moisture from the soil so there's a need for a space between the hedge and other shrubs. It likes sun or partial shade, well drained soil and is suitable for seaside gardens. Leylandii will not regrow from old wood, so it cannot be left to get out of hand and then trimmed down to size.