So these 4 Leyland Cypress were planted as a visual barrier shield from the 2 story house behind us. They were about 5-6ft tall when planted6 years or so ago. What ever is happening to them was initially occurring only where they came close to each other. It now seems to be moving around to the front. They were thriving trees this has begun within the last 18mo. Not sure what to do....? Any help would be greatly appreciated. THX RW
Unfortunately Leland Cypress can fall prey to a few diseases.
It may take some investigation to determine what is causing the browning of your shrubs and even then it may not be possible to save them.
These links have more information for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/leyland-cypress/leyland-cypress-diseases.htm
http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B1229&title=Diseases%20of%20Leyland%20Cypress%20in%20the%20Landscape
You can also talk with your County Extension Office to see if there is a specific issue in your region.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
My neighbour cut down the leylandii on our border last autumn, leaving the stump. How long will it be before i can successfully grow flowers and shrubs in the soil on my side of the stump? Thanks
If at all possible, you will want to remove as much of the stump and roots as possible. This will make your soil usable much faster. You will want to condition the soil by digging in dolomitic lime, and good organic material. Otherwise, it could take a year or tw for it to degrade far enough to plant around.
We had a huge pine tree fall and rip the branches off several leyland cypress trees that have trunks about 6 inches diameter. We live in middle Georgia and I know the trees will not form new buds on old wood. Should I just take them out or can they be saved? The branches were sheared off on both sides.
I planted it. I used Miracle Grow Garden Soil. I have watered it every day and am not sure why this is happening. it is turning brown on one side and losing branches. Any help would be appreciated.
Make sure you have planted the tree so that the root collar should is about two inches above the surface. While the soil is still loose water the tree, then tamp down lightly. Apply a three-inch layer of organic mulch, leaving a six-inch clear space around the trunk.
During the first growing season water the tree deeply once a week, and keep the area round it clear of weeds. Once it’s been in the ground a few months its root system will soon be large enough to keep it supplied with water and nutrients.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/leyland-cypress/growing-leyland-cypress-trees.htm
I just planted 14 Leyland Cypress trees a month ago and 3 of them are turning yellow at the top and curling over. What would cause this?
A consistent water regimen is needed following planting in order to ensure that new plantings remain healthy and adjust to their new planting site.
Make sure soil is well draining.
The article below will help refresh the planting and care information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/leyland-cypress/growing-leyland-cypress-trees.htm
I planted 10 golden leylandii in my garden around 2 and a half months ago. I am a beginner gardener and this was the first time I have ever planted anything but they don't seem to have grown at all. I simply used a trowel and dug 10 holes out of the soil which were slightly bigger than the soil attached ( I purchased them from a gardening nursery on Amazon) and sprinkled some Vitex Growmore pellets in the holes, sat the plants in and watered but nothing is happening -- what should I do? Any advice would be much appreciated. (the plants are around 18 inches high and are not in direct sunlight but they get a small share of sunlight during the day)
The yellowing is likely watering issues along with plant stress.
A consistent watering regimen is needed immediately following planting.
Daily watering for the first few weeks and then you can taper off.
Add mulch to aid in moisture control and help keep the roots cool.
Make sure your soil is well draining. These Cypress do well in most soils as long as they are not wet.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/what-is-well-drained-garden-soil.htm
I purchased 10 of these in March but after watering them every 2 days for months they have not grown and are so thin and limp. I contacted the company from whom I purchased them asking for advice to get some life into them and the company simply told me the plants have failed and agreed to send me 10 new plants. I am a complete beginner when it comes to any type of gardening so would like to know if I need to add any compost or anything to the soil when I plant these new ones. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Here is some planting advice for your new Leyland Cypress.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/leyland-cypress/growing-leyland-cypress-trees.htm