Cypress: Leyland x Cupressocyparis leylandii Growth Habit: Columnar evergreen tree. Foliage: Medium to dark green. Mature Height: 60-75 feet. Mature Width: 15-20 feet. Spacing: 6-8 feet apart privacy screen. Growth Rate: Fast growing 3 feet per year once well established. Sun Exposure: Full sun. Soil Conditions: Prefers well-drained soil; adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. Tolerances: Drought once well established & high levels of pollution and salt spray. Pruning/Trimming: Trimmed to a desired height and/or sheared in the fall, but not necessary. Fertilizer: Suggest a well-balance fertilizer like a 10-10-10 or 13-13-13. Feed in spring and fall. Uses: Decorative accent and ideally for wind or privacy screen. Moisture: Regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Hardiness Zone: 6-10.