Cupressus leylandii 'Better Green' (Improved Leighton Green Variety)

• Screening or Privacy
• Windbreak
• Rural Property Planting
• Council or Civic Landscapes

Cupressus leylandii 'Better Green' (Improved Leighton Green Variety) works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Cupressus leylandii 'Better Green' (Improved Leighton Green Variety) is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 10m - 20m Approximately

Mature Width: 5m – 8m

Cupressus leylandii 'Better Green' (Improved Leighton Green Variety) is expected to grow Approx. 60 – 100 cm per year.

Cupressus leylandii 'Better Green' (Improved Leighton Green Variety) is expected to grow Approx. 60 – 100 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

Is Cupressus leylandii 'Better Green' (Improved Leighton Green Variety) frost tolerant?

Cupressus leylandii 'Better Green' (Improved Leighton Green Variety) is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Cupressus × leylandii ‘Better Green’ produces small, inconspicuous male and female cones rather than ornamental flowers. These understated structures sit within the dense, rich-green foliage and form part of its natural seasonal cycle without contributing to visual display.

Does Cupressus leylandii 'Better Green' (Improved Leighton Green Variety) flower?

• No - Doesn't Flower

Flowering Period:

• Not Applicable

Flower Type:

• Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Yellow

No

Cupressus leylandii 'Better Green' (Improved Leighton Green Variety) is Native to A hybrid between Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) and Chamaecyparis nootkatensis (Nootka Cypress). ‘Better Green’ is an improved Leighton Green selection, bred for deeper colour and stronger density.

Its tightly packed evergreen foliage provides valuable nesting and shelter sites for small birds, while the cones offer habitat for insects that contribute to broader garden biodiversity. The thick canopy also creates cool, protected spaces ideal for garden microfauna.

Cupressus leylandii 'Better Green' (Improved Leighton Green Variety) will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Cupressus × leylandii ‘Better Green’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It can struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged ground unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to increase aeration and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then move to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support robust growth, dense foliage and long-term drought resilience.

Is Cupressus leylandii 'Better Green' (Improved Leighton Green Variety) Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Better Green’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry, coastal and exposed environments, maintaining its vigorous growth and dense, screening form with minimal supplementary watering.