Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Naylor's Blue', commonly known as Naylor's Blue Leyland Cypress, is an elegant, fast-growing evergreen tree valued for its striking blue-green foliage that maintains its rich color year-round. Perfect as a privacy screen, windbreak, or ornamental centerpiece, it features a dense, conical growth habit that creates visual interest in landscapes. Its versatility and tolerance to pruning make it ideal for shaping and hedging. Adaptable to a range of soils and resistant to many common pests and diseases, this cultivar thrives in sunny locations and is excellent for large-scale plantings.
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water need: Moderate, well-drained soil
- Growth rate: Fast
- Mature size (HxW): 25–30' x 8–12'
- Habit: Upright, conical
- Bloom/interest: Evergreen blue-green foliage
- Hardiness zone: 6–9
- Soil tolerance: Adaptable, prefers well-drained soil
- Drought/heat tolerance: Moderate
