Description

Murray Cypress Tree

X Cupressocyparis leylandii murray

 

 

The ‘Murray Cypress’ is a newer and improved variety of cypress. This quick growing evergreen is used as a hardier substitute for the Leyland Cypress.

With thick, dense, sturdy foliage, the ‘Murray Cypress’ has beautiful dark green coloration that provides year-round color and texture to your landscape. Form is tall, upright and symmetrical with very strong branches. The foliage has a slight fragrance that will remind you of hazel nuts.

Plant the ‘Murray Cypress’ wherever an accent tree is needed or plant in a row to create a living privacy screen. This cypress also responds extremely well to pruning so you will have no trouble keeping your tree the desired shape. ‘Murray Cypress is easy to grow in moist, well-drained, fertile soil with full sun. It is a super-fast growing evergreen growing to the height of 30’-40’ with a spread of 6’-10’.

 

Mature Height : 30-40 feet

Mature Width : 8-12 feet

Exposure : Full sun

Hardiness Zones : 6-10