Cupressocyparis l. 'Oger' - P10.5

Description
The Leyland Cypress 'Oger' (Cupressocyparis leylandii) is a tree that grows upright and slender and usually reaches a height of approx. 2.5 m and a width of approx. 80 cm. Its scale-like leaves are dark green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich, loamy soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cuprocyparis leylandii, XCupressocyparis leylandii.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * Resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant

Leaves
The Leyland Cypress 'Oger' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, scale-like.

Frost hardiness
The Leyland Cypress 'Oger' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Leyland Cypress 'Oger' is an upright and slender growing tree with a closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 m and is approx. 60 - 80 cm wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with twine. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the twine must of course be removed. - This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, small/front garden

Root
Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Oger' is a heartroot.