× Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Silver Dust' (v)
Leyland cypress 'Silver Dust'
A broadly conical or flame-shaped evergreen tree with dark grey-green foliage splashed with creamy-white shoots
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver White | |||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver White | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs): Skin allergen - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Cuprocyparis are large, very fast-growing evergreen trees of narrowly conical or columnar habit, with tiny scale-like leaves in dense sprays, and small spherical cones
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Suitable for hedging but requires regular trimming. Fast growing and it has the potential to become a nuisance
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Hedging and screens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Trim and shape as required, as long as cuts are confined to young green shoots. Old wood will not resprout. Trim hedges two or three times in the growing season. See Leyland cypress: pruning for further advice
Pests
May be susceptible to conifer aphid and scale insects
Diseases
May be susceptible to a bacterial canker or honey fungus; see Conifers: brown patches
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.