{"title":"Esplanade Hedging Trees","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cupressus-leylandii-leighton-green","title":"Cupressus leylandii 'Leighton Green'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCupressus leylandii 'Leighton Green'\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Leighton Green, is one of Australia's fastest-growing and most popular conifers for large-scale privacy screening. Celebrated for its towering height and dense, soft-textured foliage, it provides instant structure and creates a lush, formal hedge in record time, making it the go-to choice for blocking out neighbours, noise, wind, and unsightly boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaching up to 15 metres tall with a spread of 3-5 metres, Leighton Green's rich mid- to dark-green foliage offers year-round privacy and visual impact. Whether maintained as a clipped screen or allowed to grow naturally as a windbreak, this upright, conical tree combines speed and versatility for reliable coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThriving in full sun, Leighton Green adapts well to well-drained, fertile soils and withstands frost, wind, salt spray, and pollution. It requires moderate watering during establishment and light pruning 1-2 times per year to maintain shape and size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for suburban hedging, rural windbreaks, and large-scale acoustic screening, Leighton Green balances rapid growth with dependable, low-maintenance performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0efed;padding:26px 28px;margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeighton Green or Better Green?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLeighton Green\u003c\/em\u003e is the original Leyland Cypress, fast-growing and widely used across Australia, but susceptible to cypress canker over time. Its improved sister cultivar \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cupressus-leylandii-better-green-improved-leighton-green-variety\" style=\"color:#2a2a2a;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetter Green\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e was selected for higher canker resistance, faster establishment, and a tighter columnar form. Choose Leighton Green for short-term screening where budget matters; choose Better Green for long-term landscape investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid #e0dfdc;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:#7a7a7a;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Cupressus leylandii 'Leighton Green'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow tall does Leighton Green grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eLeighton Green grows up to 15 metres tall with a spread of 3-5 metres, in a dense conical form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow fast does Leighton Green grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eLeighton Green is one of Australia's fastest-growing hedging conifers, putting on 1-2 metres per year in optimal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between Leighton Green and Better Green?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eLeighton Green is the original Leyland Cypress cultivar: fast and reliable but more susceptible to cypress canker. Better Green is the improved version with faster growth, a tighter form, and high canker resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant Leighton Green for a hedge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003ePlant 1-1.5 metres apart for a dense privacy hedge or windbreak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eDoes Leighton Green need pruning?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eYes. Leighton Green benefits from light pruning 1-2 times per year to maintain shape and prevent it from outgrowing its space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eIs Leighton Green drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eYes. Once established, Leighton Green is drought tolerant and performs well in dry, exposed, and coastal sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"20cm","offer_id":45105407131847,"sku":"CUPLEYLEIGRE20CM","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":45096095285447,"sku":"CUPLEYLEIGRE30CM\/33CM","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":44247941578951,"sku":"CUPLEYLEIGRE40CM\/45L","price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50cm\/75L","offer_id":44247941546183,"sku":"CUPLEYLEIGRE50CM\/75L","price":400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44247941513415,"sku":"CUPLEYLEIGRE100L","price":620.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":45105407099079,"sku":"CUPLEYLEIGRE150L","price":720.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/LeightonGreen100L-Afastgrowinghedgingtree.png?v=1747264954"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/collections\/LANDSCAPE_Esplanade_3_0f4e1299-d3e7-4477-b31e-80b1bf7f576e.png?v=1770260504","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/collections\/esplanade-feature-trees-copy.oembed","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}