Green Rocket Leyland Cypress (Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Green Rocket’)

Green Rocket Leyland Cypress

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Are you looking for an evergreen tree that gives you privacy and protection without all the maintenance and hassle? The Green Rocket Leyland Cypress provides year-round shades of green with a dense, upright growth so you can have privacy from nosey neighbors and protection from strong winds.

I. Appearance and Characteristics

The Green Rocket Leyland Cypress, Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Green Rocket,’ is a handsome cultivar that is characterized by a strong central trunk, flat branches and foliage that is deep green and highly textured. A young tree will have a smooth trunk, but as it matures, the trunk takes on a more textural look with ridges and attractive flaking for visual interest. Since it achieves significant height within a fairly small footprint, the Green Rocket is perfectly suited for use as a hedge or tall privacy screen.

Green Rocket Leyland Cypress (Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Green Rocket')

These trees are not prone to any significant diseases and pests generally leave them alone. They need little extra care or pruning, making them a great option if you want a planting that won’t take up any of your time.

II. How to Grow and Care

Sunlight

The Green Rocket grows best in full sunlight, six or more hours of direct light a day.

Watering and nutrients

The Green Rocket cypress likes moist soil; so, it is best to water your tree about once a week, giving it an inch of water each time. If you’re not sure whether it needs water or not, dig down about two inches—if the soil is dry there, give your tree a drink. In very hot or dry weather, increase your watering. The Green Rocket doesn’t need an annual application of fertilizer, but if you want to encourage more robust growth, you can feed it in early spring with a balanced, slow-release product designed for landscape

Green Rocket Leyland Cypress (Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Green Rocket')

Planting Instructions

Site your tree in a spot that receives at least six hours of sunlight a day and in soil that drains well. Avoid placing these trees under overhead utility wires. Unpot your tree and tease out any encircling roots, which can girdle the tree and slowly kill it. Dig a hole that’s as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. Place the tree in the hole, spreading out the roots. Holding it upright and steady, fill in around the roots with topsoil, tamping down as you go to eliminate air pockets.

Water thoroughly. Apply a two to three-inch layer of organic mulch such as bark chips around the root zone to conserve moisture and hinder weed growth but keep it from touching the trunk to avoid problems with rot.

Pollination

Green Rocket Leyland Cypress (Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Green Rocket')

Cypress trees are monoecious, meaning that male and female reproductive organs are found on the same tree. Male cones release pollen in the winter months, which is scattered by wind action to pollinate the female cones.

Pruning

Although you should prune out any dead, diseased or damaged limbs when you see them, the Green Rocket needs little additional pruning. If you wish to grow your tree as a more formal hedge, however, you may prune lightly in spring.

Pests and Diseases

Green Rocket Leyland Cypress (Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Green Rocket')

Pests that may attack cypress trees include bagworms, spider mites and scale insects. A healthy tree can handle mild infestations on its own, but if insect pressure is severe, consider releasing beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to fight the pests. Diseases that may occur on these trees include seiridium canker, phytophthora root rot and Botryosphaeria dieback. All three of these are fungal in nature. Trees that are properly spaced are less susceptible to fungal diseases. Always water at the base of the trunk and keep the area around the root zone free of leaf litter and debris.

III. Uses and Benefits

The Green Rocket Leyland Cypress is a great addition to just about any outdoor space. Their dense nature makes them perfect for privacy screens, windbreaks, or property borders. Plant them between you and your neighbor’s house or by your back patio to block the wind and the view.

Known for reaching heights of 35 feet tall, the Green Rocket Leyland Cypress will keep its narrow shape without the need for constant maintenance or trimming. It’s also easy to grow, heat tolerant, and resistant to most pests and diseases.

Green Rocket Leyland Cypress (Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Green Rocket')

Whether you’re looking to add some privacy to your outdoor space or want to make an evergreen statement, the Green Rocket Leyland Cypress is ready to bring year-round, deep greens to your space.

Green Rocket Leyland Cypress (Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Green Rocket’) Details

Common name

Green Rocket Leyland Cypress

Botanical name

Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Green Rocket'

Plant type

Hardiness zone

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Growth rate

Height

25-35 ft.

Width

8-10 ft.

Dimensions
Dimensions 63630675053 × 63630675017 cm
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