{"title":"Pencil Pines and Cypress","description":"\u003cp\u003ePencil pines are the tall, slender green columns of Mediterranean gardens. They are forms of Cupressus sempervirens, a true cypress, and they give height without taking up ground: beside a gate, along a driveway or as a pair at an entry. This range also holds their relatives, including the fast growing Leyland cypresses for hedges and windbreaks, the silver blue Arizona cypress and the lime gold lemon cypress. Choose by shape first, then by foliage colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a pencil pine or cypress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the classic narrow column, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/italian-cypress-cupressus-sempervirens-stricta\"\u003eItalian Cypress\u003c\/a\u003e is the traditional form and in time becomes a tall tree of ten metres or more while staying only a metre or two wide. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pencil-pine-cupressus-sempervirens-nitschkes-needles\"\u003ePencil Pine\u003c\/a\u003e is the Nitschke's Needles selection, valued for a very tight, slim habit. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swanes-golden-pencil-pine-cupressus-sempervirens-swanes-gold\"\u003eSwanes Golden Pencil Pine\u003c\/a\u003e has golden foliage and grows more slowly, which suits smaller gardens and large pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a hedge or windbreak, look to the Leyland cypresses. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leighton-green-cupressocyparis-leylandii\"\u003eLeighton Green\u003c\/a\u003e is a vigorous green form that makes a dense screen quickly and is kept to size with regular trimming. Left alone it becomes a very large tree, so plant it only where you will clip it or where there is room. For foliage colour, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cupressus-blue-ice-cupressus-glabra-blue-ice\"\u003eCupressus Blue Ice\u003c\/a\u003e is an Arizona cypress with silvery blue foliage and a neat conical shape, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lemon-cypress-cupressus-macrocarpa-lemon-scent\"\u003eLemon Cypress\u003c\/a\u003e has lime yellow foliage that smells of lemon when brushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere pencil pines and cypress grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese conifers do well in cool and warm temperate climates and in Mediterranean climates with dry summers. They take frost, wind and dry spells once established, and they need full sun and good drainage. In humid subtropical gardens they are more prone to fungal problems, so give them an open position with plenty of air movement, and they are not plants for the tropics. Gold and yellow forms colour well in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003econifers\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers-for-formal-gardens\"\u003econifers for formal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003etall narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e for more plants of this kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant into well drained soil; on heavy clay, plant on a low mound so water runs away from the roots. For a row of pencil pines along a drive or fence, space them one to one and a half metres apart for a continuous wall, or two to three metres apart to read as separate columns. Space Leyland cypress one and a half to two metres apart for a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply and regularly for the first two summers, then only in long dry periods. Mulch the root zone and feed lightly in spring with a slow release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe key rule with any cypress is to trim little and often, and only into green growth. Old, bare wood does not reshoot, so a hedge cut back hard stays brown. Start clipping Leyland hedges while they are young, once or twice a year in the warmer months. Pencil pines need little pruning; if heavy rain or wind pulls a leader outwards, tie it back in with soft ties. Watch for browning, dying branches, which can indicate cypress canker, and remove affected wood with clean tools. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pencil-pine-characteristics-care\"\u003epencil pine guide\u003c\/a\u003e compares the varieties and their care in more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall do pencil pines grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Italian cypress can pass ten metres over many years while staying narrow. Golden forms are slower and usually smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant pencil pines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne to one and a half metres apart for a solid row, or two to three metres apart if you want distinct columns with gaps between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan pencil pines grow in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for a number of years in a large, heavy pot with free draining mix. Water regularly in summer, because a potted conifer that dries right out may not recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my cypress going brown inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome shedding of old inner foliage is normal. Browning of whole branches or outer growth points to water stress, poor drainage or canker and needs attention.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mediterranean-cypress-cupressus-sempervirens-glauca","title":"Mediterranean Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mediterranean cypress (\u003cem\u003eCupressus sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Glauca') is the narrow blue grey column that lines Tuscan driveways, and it does the same job here without asking much in return. In an Australian garden it reaches around 10m tall while holding to about 2m wide, so it gives height where a spreading tree would never fit. The form is naturally tight, so most gardeners never pick up the shears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in almost no width.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 10m tall on a 2m footprint, which suits a boundary, a driveway edge or the narrow gap beside a garage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue grey rather than plain green.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 'Glauca' selection carries a soft steel tone that reads as deliberate against rendered walls, sandstone and gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt holds its own shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally columnar, so a formal look comes without regular clipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to kill once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, wind tolerant and content in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a formal run, or space them 3m to 4m apart if you want distinct columns marking a drive rather than a continuous wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening in tight spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row at 1.5m spacing makes a high narrow screen that steals almost no garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and formal planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of an entry, or a group of three, sets a formal tone immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mediterranean cypress in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, the more the better. This tree belongs in warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, which covers Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Canberra, inland New South Wales and most dry country. It suits hot dry summers and cold winters alike. In the humid tropics and subtropics it is a harder ask, because still wet air encourages fungal problems in dense conifer foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the one thing it insists on. Poor, rocky, sandy and alkaline soils are all fine, heavy wet clay is not. On clay, mound the planting position 200mm to 300mm and improve the bed with compost and gypsum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly deep watering through the first two summers, then very little. Established trees rarely need water outside a severe drought, and overwatering does more harm than neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light feeding only, a complete fertiliser in early spring if growth is slow. Prune sparingly and never into bare old wood, because conifers do not reshoot from it. Trimming the outer growth in late spring keeps the column tight if it opens with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes: 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, then 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 90L and 100L. The multi packs are the practical buy for an avenue, because a run of driveway needs real numbers. The 400mm and 500mm pots suit a single feature, and the 90L and 100L trees carry real height for an entry that has to look finished straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Growth runs at roughly 30cm to 60cm a year once settled, so a young plant is not a slow project. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eBrowse feature and screening trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow wide will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2m at full size, and it takes many years to get there. If you need it tighter, a light trim of the outer growth in late spring holds it closer to 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart gives a continuous formal screen. For the classic avenue look with air between the columns, space them 3m to 4m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a few years, yes, in a large container with free draining mix. It is a long lived tree with a deep root system, so plan to plant it out eventually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105621823,"sku":"CUP-SEM-GLA-140MM-P10","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105654591,"sku":"CUP-SEM-GLA-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140105687359,"sku":"CUP-SEM-GLA-300MM","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44302519075135,"sku":"CUP-SEM-GLA-400MM","price":450.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":51649362493759,"sku":"CUP-SEM-GLA-500MM","price":891.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140105720127,"sku":"CUP-SEM-GLA-100L","price":891.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100280668479,"sku":"CUP-SEM-GLA-200L","price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Mediterranean-Cypress-Cupressus-sempervirens-Glauca.png?v=1794661532"},{"product_id":"leighton-green-cupressocyparis-leylandii","title":"Leighton Green - Cupressocyparis leylandii","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeighton Green (\u003cem\u003eCupressocyparis leylandii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Leighton Green') is the quickest way to put a tall evergreen wall along a boundary. Left untrimmed it runs to about 12m tall and 4m wide, but clipped twice a year it holds between 2m and 6m, narrow enough for a suburban fence line. The fine foliage is dense enough to stop a view outright. Planted 1.5m apart it closes into a solid screen in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed no other conifer matches.\u003c\/strong\u003e In good conditions it puts on close to a metre of height a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou set the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two trims a year hold it at 2m over a fence, or 5m to 6m to screen a two storey neighbour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant and salt tolerant, so it works on coastal blocks and open rural boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold and dry are both fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy for cold inland and southern gardens, and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoundary screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. A dense hedge along a busy road also takes the edge off traffic noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine foliage holds a sharp edge, so it clips into an architectural hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks on rural blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A double staggered row filters wind instead of blocking it, which is what an exposed paddock needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Leighton Green in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest growth. This is a hedge for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, so Victoria, Tasmania, the ACT, New South Wales, South Australia and southern Western Australia all suit it. In humid tropical and subtropical gardens it is a poor choice: wet heat brings fungal dieback and brown patches that never fill in. Northern gardeners are better served by a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003elilly pilly screen\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil, water and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil, but drainage is not negotiable. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost and gypsum through the trench. Mulch 75mm deep along the row. Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly and often, twice a year, starting in the first season. It does not reshoot from bare old wood, so never cut past green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock and the multi packs, 140mm in tens, 200mm in sixes and 250mm in threes, suit a long boundary: they establish fast and cost a fraction of advanced stock per metre. The 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots and the 45L and 100L sizes arrive already branched and carrying height, which suits a short run or an urgent screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eBrowse the full conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a planting trench before you start\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need for my boundary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the 1.5m spacing we recommend, divide the length of the run in metres by 1.5 and add one, so a 20m fence line takes about 14 plants. Closer spacing does not close the screen any sooner, it only puts the plants into competition. A double staggered windbreak row needs twice the number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut it back hard if it gets too tall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot into bare wood. Leighton Green will not reshoot from old brown timber, so a hard cut leaves a permanent gap. Reduce it gradually within the green foliage, and start trimming early so it never gets away from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much room does the hedge need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow about a metre of width for a trimmed hedge, and set the row at least 600mm off the fence so you can get behind it. Untrimmed it spreads to around 4m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640332517695,"sku":"CUP-LEY-2-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140107227455,"sku":"CUP-LEY-2-140MM-P10","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140107260223,"sku":"CUP-LEY-2-200MM-P6","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140107161919,"sku":"CUP-LEY-2-300MM","price":127.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140107194687,"sku":"CUP-LEY-2-400MM","price":314.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":51649358430527,"sku":"CUP-LEY-2-500MM","price":514.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":49680813719871,"sku":"CUP-LEY-2-100L","price":790.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Leighton-Green-Cupressocyparis-leylandii.png?v=1794661550"},{"product_id":"pencil-pine-cupressus-sempervirens-nitschkes-needles","title":"Pencil Pine - Cupressus sempervirens 'Nitschke's Needles'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePencil Pine 'Nitschke's Needles' (\u003cem\u003eCupressus sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nitschke's Needles') is an Australian bred selection of the Italian cypress chosen for one thing: it stays genuinely narrow. Expect around 5m tall and under 1m wide in a home garden, with fine dark green foliage packed tightly to a single upright form. That makes it the plant to reach for when you want vertical structure in a bed only a metre deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow without maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds under 1m across on its own, not from a ladder and a hedge trimmer every spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA realistic height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 5m in a garden, which screens a fence and a first floor window without dominating the street.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay put.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive, so it suits a driveway edge, paving or a boundary wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough across dry Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established, wind firm and happy in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal structure, no fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, dense, and it takes light shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched row is the classic use. Space them 1m apart for a solid vertical screen, or 2m to 3m apart for a rhythm of separate columns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening in a narrow bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m apart the columns meet and give a formal screen in a strip most screening plants cannot fit. Keep them 60cm off a fence so air moves behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntries, pots and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pair either side of a gate gives instant formality, and the tight habit takes shaping well. Use a container at least 500mm across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pencil Pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with plenty of air around the plant. This is a Mediterranean plant at heart and it belongs in warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens: Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth and inland New South Wales and Victoria all suit it. Humid tropical and subtropical gardens are not its climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility. It grows happily in stony, sandy or poor ground and sulks in heavy wet clay. On clay, plant on a raised mound with gypsum and coarse compost worked through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first two summers, then only in prolonged dry weather. Overwatering an established plant does more damage than drought. Feed lightly in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and staking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none is required. For a crisper column, shear lightly in late spring and stay within green growth, because conifers do not reshoot from bare inner wood. Stake advanced plants for the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 200mm pots in packs of six, then 25L, 45L and 100L. The 200mm packs are the sensible way to plant a long driveway run: fast to establish, and the saving over a dozen plants is considerable. The 25L and 45L sizes suit a pair at an entry, and the 100L is semi advanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConifers arrive thirsty, so water them the day they land and again two days later. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Growth is slow and steady, which is exactly why the shape holds. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pencil-pine-characteristics-care\"\u003ePencil pine varieties and care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eBrowse the full conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003eHow to grow and care for conifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crafting-elegance-using-plants-to-make-a-statement-entrance\"\u003eUsing plants to make a statement entrance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 5m in a garden over many years. Older Italian cypress in Europe reach far more, but this is a slow, narrow selection and 5m is the realistic figure to plan around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1m apart for a continuous formal screen. For an avenue where the columns should read individually, 2m to 3m apart looks better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane or Darwin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not the right plant for humid tropical and subtropical gardens. It is at its best in warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland climates where summers are drier and air moves freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100285550911,"sku":"CUP-SEM-NIT-140MM-P10","price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140107325759,"sku":"CUP-SEM-NIT-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100285583679,"sku":"CUP-SEM-NIT-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100285616447,"sku":"CUP-SEM-NIT-400MM","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48944529113407,"sku":"CUP-SEM-NIT-100L","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pencil-Pine-Cupressus-sempervirens-Nitschkes-Needles.png?v=1794661553"},{"product_id":"italian-cypress-cupressus-sempervirens-stricta","title":"Italian Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'","description":"\u003cp\u003eItalian Cypress (\u003cem\u003eCupressus sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Stricta') is the answer when you need serious height and have almost no width to give. It grows to around 10m tall while holding a column just 1.5m wide, so it screens a two storey neighbour from a bed barely wider than a footpath. Once established it is drought tolerant, wind tolerant and content in poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without width.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 10m tall and 1.5m across. Nothing else gives that ratio in an evergreen, which is why it works in narrow side passages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and wind tolerant, and untroubled by poor or rocky soil, so it performs where irrigation is limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to useful height.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick grower once the roots are away, so a screen starts doing its job within a few seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal without the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e The columnar habit is natural, not clipped. A light tidy every year or two keeps it crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes real southern winters, making it one of the few tall narrow evergreens for cool temperate and inland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a tall green wall. This is the standard fix for an overlooking window when the bed is only a metre deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched row either side of a drive is the Mediterranean look, and the narrow form keeps car doors clear. Space 2m to 3m apart for separate columns rather than a solid mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and features.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row at 1m spacing filters wind on an exposed rural block, and a matched pair either side of an entrance is the most reliable formal statement in garden design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Italian Cypress in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. This is a Mediterranean plant suited to Mediterranean, warm temperate, cool temperate and arid gardens: Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, inland New South Wales and Victoria. It dislikes humid tropical conditions, so choose something else for Darwin and the wet subtropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters more than fertility. It copes with poor, stony and shallow soils, but wet clay will kill it, so plant on a raised mound on heavy ground. Deep soak weekly through the first summer, then taper right off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light slow release fertiliser in early spring for the first two or three years. After that it rarely needs feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim only into green growth. Like most conifers it will not reshoot from bare old wood, so cutting into the brown interior leaves a permanent hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in 200mm pots in packs of six, in 500mm pots, and in 45L. The 200mm packs are the value option for a long screen or an avenue, arriving as young columns that establish quickly and catch up faster than most people expect. The 500mm and 45L plants give an immediate line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock travels upright and is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little visible movement in the first few months while it puts roots down, then steady height each season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003eHow to grow and care for conifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eCompare the full conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eOther hedging and screening options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eTrees suited to lining a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart for a solid screen or windbreak. For a formal avenue where each column should read separately, space them 2m to 3m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut the top off to keep it shorter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, but it blunts the shape and the plant will not repair a heavy cut into old wood. To hold it under 5m, trim the leader lightly each year from an early age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane or the tropics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt dislikes high humidity and is far happier in dry heat. In humid subtropical and tropical gardens it tends to thin and brown off, so a lilly pilly is the better choice there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100342731071,"sku":"CUP-SEM-STR-140MM-P10","price":199.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140124332351,"sku":"CUP-SEM-STR-200MM-P6","price":221.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100342665535,"sku":"CUP-SEM-STR-300MM","price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51637590425919,"sku":"CUP-SEM-STR-45L","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":51649363149119,"sku":"CUP-SEM-STR-500MM","price":653.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100342698303,"sku":"CUP-SEM-STR-100L","price":728.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Italian-Cypress-Cupressus-sempervirens-Stricta.jpg?v=1741858386"},{"product_id":"swanes-golden-pencil-pine-cupressus-sempervirens-swanes-gold","title":"Swanes Golden Pencil Pine - Cupressus sempervirens 'Swanes Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwanes Golden Pencil Pine (\u003cem\u003eCupressus sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Swane's Gold') is the answer when you need height in a space with no width. It grows to about 6m tall and stays under 1m across, holding a strictly columnar shape with golden yellow new growth over green interior foliage. It needs no clipping to keep that form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and genuinely narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 6m tall and under 1m wide, so it fits a 1m strip beside a fence, a path or a driveway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold that holds all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The golden tips keep their colour through the seasons, brightest on new growth in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe shape looks after itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally columnar, so it holds its form without shearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in exposed positions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and wind tolerant once established, and one of the few plants this tall that lives for years in a large pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a columnar screen. The plants touch without merging, giving a ribbed green and gold wall that takes up almost no ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and formal avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e A repeated row gives a formal Mediterranean look. For a looser avenue, stretch the spacing to 2m so each column reads separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider suits it, and a matched pair flanking a doorway is a classic use. Potted plants settle nearer 3m to 4m than 6m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Swanes Golden Pencil Pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, which is what keeps the gold strong. In shade the colour dulls to green and the column loosens. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and it is frost hardy, so cold inland and southern districts are fine. It is not suited to humid tropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. It tolerates poor, rocky and alkaline soils, but wet feet cause root rot and browning from the base up. On clay, plant on a raised mound with gravel through the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers, after which it is drought tolerant. Avoid frequent shallow watering. A slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the new growth golden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none is required. Trim only the outer tips to tidy the outline, and never cut into bare inner wood, because conifers of this type do not reshoot from old brown growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour sizes are grown: 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, single 300mm pots, and a 400mm currently on backorder. The packs suit a run along a fence or a driveway, and arrive already columnar, usually knee to waist height. The 300mm and 400mm sizes give more immediate height for a feature position or a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConifers are packed upright to protect the foliage, and some flattening of the column in transit is normal. It fills back out within a few weeks. Growth is steady rather than rapid, roughly 30 to 40cm a year. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pencil-pine-characteristics-care\"\u003ePencil pine characteristics and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eBrowse the conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eTall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow wide does it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder a metre across at maturity. This is a strictly columnar form, so it does not broaden with age the way a standard cypress does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart. That gives a continuous columnar screen, though it will always read as a ribbed line of separate columns rather than a flat clipped hedge face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it gone brown at the base?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly always wet feet or poor drainage. Brown inner growth will not reshoot, so the answer is prevention: raise the planting position and water deeply but infrequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a pot 500mm or wider with free draining mix. It settles around 3m to 4m rather than 6m, and needs root pruning every three to four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100372484415,"sku":"CUP-SEM-SWAGOL-140MM-P10","price":164.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140131639615,"sku":"CUP-SEM-SWAGOL-200MM-P6","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44964913217855,"sku":"CUP-SEM-SWAGOL-300MM","price":106.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44965700534591,"sku":"CUP-SEM-SWAGOL-400MM","price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Swanes-Golden-Pencil-Pine-Cupressus-sempervirens-Swanes-Gold.jpg?v=1741858575"},{"product_id":"cupressus-blue-ice-cupressus-glabra-blue-ice","title":"Cupressus Blue Ice - Cupressus glabra 'Blue Ice'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCupressus 'Blue Ice' (\u003cem\u003eCupressus arizonica\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eglabra\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Ice') is the silver blue conifer to plant when you want height fast and have almost no width to give it. It reaches about 7m tall and 2.5m across, holds a naturally upright form without shaping, and the foliage carries a clean citrus and cedar scent when you brush past it. Planted 1.5m apart it makes a dense screen taller than any fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver blue all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour is unusual enough to work as a feature, and it does not fade or brown off in cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 7m of height from a 2.5m footprint, which is what makes it useful along a boundary or a driveway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to screening height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth of roughly 60cm to 1m a year in a good position, so a bare fence line is covered in a few seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry climate credentials.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, wind tolerant and genuinely drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row for a solid screen. For a formal clipped hedge, tighten that to 1.2m and trim twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 3m to 4m apart it makes a strong repeated line, and the narrow habit keeps branches out of the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A double staggered row filters wind on an exposed rural block, and a single specimen holds a corner of a large garden on its colour alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cupressus 'Blue Ice' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with air moving through it. This is a warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid zone conifer, and it is at its best where summers are dry. Humid subtropical and tropical gardens bring on fungal problems, so it is not the right choice there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is the requirement, and it will grow happily in sandy or gravelly ground. On clay, plant high on a mound; wet roots are what kills this conifer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then only in extended dry spells. A slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough, and overfeeding produces soft growth that loses the blue tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim the outer green growth in spring and again in late summer to hold width and thicken the wall. Do not cut back into bare brown wood, because conifers of this type will not reshoot from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 400mm pots, which is a substantial plant rather than a starter. Expect an already upright, well furnished tree with a formed leader, ready to give real height in its first season and to hold its own against wind on an open site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome interior browning and a little needle drop after transit is normal on conifers and clears as the plant settles. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003eGrowing and maintaining conifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eBrowse the full conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eCompare tall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants that work in a windbreak\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5m apart for a screen, or 1.2m if you intend to clip it into a formal hedge. Wider than 2m and you will always see gaps between the trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 60cm to 1m a year in full sun with good drainage, slowing as it nears full height. Growth is slower in heavy soil and in cold inland districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it below 7m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Trimming the leader once it reaches the height you want will hold it there, provided you keep the cuts in green growth and stay off the bare inner wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100399026495,"sku":"CUP-GLA-BLUICE-200MM-P6","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100398993727,"sku":"CUP-GLA-BLUICE-300MM","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":45783572807999,"sku":"CUP-GLA-BLUICE-400MM","price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100398928191,"sku":"CUP-GLA-BLUICE-100L","price":880.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100398960959,"sku":"CUP-GLA-BLUICE-400L","price":4950.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cupressus-Blue-Ice-Cupressus-glabra-Blue-Ice.jpg?v=1741858731"},{"product_id":"lemon-cypress-cupressus-macrocarpa-lemon-scent","title":"Lemon cypress - Cupressus macrocarpa Lemon Scent","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon Cypress (\u003cem\u003eCupressus macrocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lemon Scent') is the chartreuse conifer that smells of lemon rind every time you brush past it. It grows to about 4m tall but only 1.5m wide, so it delivers height where there is no room to spare, and the bright yellow green foliage lifts a dark corner without a single flower. Clipped, it holds a cone for years. Left alone, it makes a narrow column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe scent is the whole point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crush a sprig and the citrus oil is immediate. Plant it where people walk past, not at the back of a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m of height on a 1.5m footprint, the shape that fits beside a path, a gate or a narrow side return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and comfortable in cool temperate gardens, so southern and tableland gardeners can plant it in the ground with no fuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips into any shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense fine foliage takes shaping well, which is why it is a standard choice for cones and matched pairs in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles wind and salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind, salt and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of a door in 400mm pots gives instant formality, and the narrow habit never crowds a small paved area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant makes a strong vertical accent above low mounding shrubs. Two trims a year hold whatever shape you set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a slim screen. It holds a soft column of colour in a strip too tight for anything wider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemon Cypress in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and be honest with yourself about it. In shade the foliage fades to dull green and the plant opens up. This is a conifer for warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It dislikes tropical humidity, so gardeners in the far north should choose something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage matters more than fertility. On clay, plant on a raised mound with coarse compost and gravel worked through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week for the first summer, then only in extended dry weather. The fastest way to kill one is a pot that never dries out. Slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly in spring and again in late summer, staying in the green growth. It will not reshoot from bare brown wood, so a shape left to run wild cannot be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Cypress is grown in tube stock packs and in 250mm pots. The tube stock is the value option for a run of plants or for topiary you intend to train yourself. The 250mm size arrives already carrying a conical shape and usable height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConifers travel well because the foliage does not wilt. Plants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eBrowse the full conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants for paths and doorways\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eFind a pot to match\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003ePlanting ideas for small courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my Lemon Cypress gone brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always water, at one extreme or the other. In a pot it is usually a mix that stays wet and rots the roots. In the ground it is usually a plant that dried out while establishing. Brown foliage does not green up again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it small in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In a 300mm to 400mm pot, with two trims a year, it holds at around 1m to 1.5m indefinitely, well short of the 4m it reaches in open ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid tropical garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It comes from a cool coastal climate, and sustained warm humidity brings on root and foliage problems. Warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens suit it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a real lemon plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The scent comes from oil in the foliage, not from fruit, and nothing on the plant is edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":45843010224447,"sku":"CUP-MAC-LEM-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140136980799,"sku":"CUP-MAC-LEM-200MM-P6","price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140137013567,"sku":"CUP-MAC-LEM-250MM-P3","price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lemon-cypress-Cupressus-macrocarpa-Lemon-Scent.png?v=1794661953"},{"product_id":"naylor-s-blue-leyland-cypress-x-cupressocyparis-leylandii-naylors-blue","title":"Naylor’s Blue Leyland Cypress - x Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Naylors Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eNaylor's Blue Leyland Cypress (\u003cem\u003ex Cupressocyparis leylandii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Naylors Blue') is the answer when a boundary needs to be private this decade rather than next. Left to run it reaches about 10m tall and 3m wide, holding soft blue grey foliage to the ground, though most gardeners clip it to a 3m to 5m hedge instead. Planted 1.5m apart it closes into a solid evergreen wall faster than almost anything else you can buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue grey colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage carries a genuine blue cast that reads as a change of texture against ordinary green shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 3m wide at full height, so a 10m screen costs you only 3m of garden depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant, drought tolerant and salt tolerant, a rare combination in a fast screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance once shaped.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two trims a year hold a clipped hedge. No flowers, no fruit drop, no litter to rake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. Closer spacing does not speed the screen up, it just brings on competition and thin growth low down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Held between 3m and 5m with two trims a year it makes a formal, flat sided hedge. Start shaping in the first year rather than cutting back later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and rural boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row at 1.5m spacing filters wind across an exposed block, which does more good than a solid barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Naylor's Blue Leyland Cypress in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for even, dense growth. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, including cold inland districts. It is not the pick for the humid subtropics and tropics, where still, damp air encourages canker and dieback low down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anything that drains. It is not fussy about fertility and copes with dry, poor ground, but will not accept waterlogging. On clay, plant on a raised mound and improve the whole hedge line rather than digging individual holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep watering twice a week through the first two summers gets the roots down, after which it largely looks after itself. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly and often from the first year, in late spring and again in late summer. This is the rule that matters: it does not reshoot from bare brown wood, so never cut past the green growth. Keep the hedge narrower at the top than the base and it stays green to ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cypress is grown in tubes: young plants 150mm to 250mm tall with a well knitted root plug. For a long boundary that is the sensible buy, because the growth rate means a tube catches a pot grown plant within a couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes travel well because they are light and slow to dry out. Plant within a few days of arrival, water in deeply, and stake only on very exposed sites. Expect roughly 60cm to 1m of height a year once established. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003eGrowing and maintaining conifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eBrowse the conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-privacy-trees\"\u003eCompare fast growing privacy trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants for windbreaks and exposed sites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5m apart in a single row. That gives each plant room to furnish to the ground while the canopies still meet within two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it at 3m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and most gardeners do. Two trims a year hold it between 3m and 5m. Start while the leader is still soft, because topping an established tree leaves a flat cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens if I cut it back hard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will not reshoot from bare brown wood. Any cut past the green foliage stays brown permanently, so trim little and often rather than renovating an overgrown hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640325210431,"sku":"CUP-LEY-NAYBLU-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Naylors-Blue-Leyland-Cypress-x-Cupressocyparis-leylandii-Naylors-Blue.png?v=1794662317"},{"product_id":"castlewellan-gold-cupressocyparis-leylandii","title":"Castlewellan Gold - Cupressocyparis leylandii","description":"\u003cp\u003eCastlewellan Gold (\u003cem\u003eCupressocyparis leylandii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Castlewellan Gold') is the golden form of the fastest hedging conifer grown in Australia. Left untrimmed it reaches about 10m tall and 4m wide, but almost nobody grows it that way: trimmed twice a year it holds a dense, tall and narrow screen at whatever height you set. New growth carries a soft gold flush that deepens to bronze green in winter. Planted 1.5m apart it closes a boundary faster than any broadleaf hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed you can plan around.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few plants close a gap this quickly, which is why it is the default when a boundary needs covering in two seasons rather than five.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally tall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows up rather than out, so a 4m or 5m screen costs you only a metre of garden depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold that lifts a green fence line.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour is strongest on new growth in full sun, and reads as warmth rather than variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant, salt tolerant and drought tolerant once established, so exposed rural blocks and coastal fence lines both suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivacy screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. That spacing gives each plant room to fill to the ground and closes into a continuous wall within two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips well and holds a crisp face. For a hedge you intend to keep at 2m to 3m, trim the sides from the first season rather than waiting until it reaches height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row at 1.5m to 2m gives a dense evergreen shelter belt along an exposed rural boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Castlewellan Gold in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. In shade the gold fades to green and the base thins. This is a cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean plant, fully frost hardy and reliable through southern winters. It is the wrong choice for humid tropical and subtropical gardens, where wet summer heat encourages dieback in the inner foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters more than fertility. On heavy clay, plant on a mound 200mm high and work gypsum and compost through the row. Waterlogged roots are the usual cause of a browned out hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week for the first summer, then water in dry spells only. A slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough; too much nitrogen just means trimming every six weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim twice a year, after the spring flush and again in late summer. Always cut back to green foliage, because this conifer will not reshoot from bare brown wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes. The 140mm pack of ten and 200mm pack of six are the sensible choice for a long boundary, since small plants catch large ones quickly. The 250mm pack of three and 300mm are the usual middle ground, while the 400mm, 45L, 70L and 100L arrive with real height on the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet three or four weeks while the roots establish, then rapid growth through the first warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/leighton-green-cupressocyparis-leylandii\"\u003eCompare Leighton Green, the plain green form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. Planting tighter does not close the screen faster, and it produces thin drawn plants that go bare at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it at 3m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and most people do. Trim the top and both sides twice a year from the year you plant, always cutting into green growth, because bare inner wood will not reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it differ from Leighton Green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour and size. This selection has golden new growth and settles at around 10m untrimmed, while Leighton Green is plain deep green and reaches 12m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140096053567,"sku":"CUP-LEY-140MM-P10","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140096086335,"sku":"CUP-LEY-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140095955263,"sku":"CUP-LEY-300MM","price":162.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140096020799,"sku":"CUP-LEY-400MM","price":371.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100535472447,"sku":"CUP-LEY-75L","price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140095988031,"sku":"CUP-LEY-100L","price":728.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Castlewellan-Gold-Cupressocyparis-leylandii.png?v=1794663286"},{"product_id":"naylors-blue-leyland-cypress-cuprocyparis-leylandii-naylors-blue","title":"Naylors Blue Leyland Cypress - Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Naylors Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eNaylors Blue Leyland Cypress (\u003cem\u003eCuprocyparis leylandii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Naylors Blue') is a very tall, very narrow conifer for screens and windbreaks. It reaches 12m to 15m high but only about 3m wide, with fine, dense, blue-grey foliage, and it grows fast. It is a plant for properties with room to spare, not for a small suburban block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilvery blue-grey foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, dense foliage in a cool blue-grey sets it apart from the greens of most conifers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow and upright.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only about 3m wide, so a tall screen fits into a thin strip of ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery fast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on height quickly, which is what you want when a screen or windbreak is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in most climates, it tolerates frost, salt and air pollution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a formal screen, a very tall hedge, a windbreak or a feature tree, and as a potted specimen while it is small.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screens and formal hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants meet into a dense wall of blue-grey within a few years, and light, regular trimming keeps the line tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e On acreages, farms and exposed boundaries it slows wind and shelters gardens, stock and buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant makes a slender vertical accent, but site it carefully, away from overhead cables, paving and pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Naylors Blue Leyland Cypress in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, though it tolerates part shade. It is hardy in most climates and tolerates frost, salt and air pollution. In humid coastal gardens, watch for cypress canker, where single branches turn brown, and give plants good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil suits it best. Avoid sites that stay boggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well during dry periods, especially in the first few years. A slow release fertiliser in spring helps young plants along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly and regularly for a tight hedge, cutting only into green growth. Leyland conifers do not grow back from old wood, so never cut into bare brown stems, and never top one halfway to make room for an overhead cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Naylors Blue Leyland Cypress as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tubes are the sensible way to plant a long screen, because young plants are easy to handle in numbers and soon catch up. Expect a small, slender plant at first. It also looks good in a pot while it is small. Plants travel upright in their tubes and settle quickly once watered in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eBrowse our conifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants for windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003eHow to grow and care for conifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 12m and 15m, and about 3m wide. Check your council's rules on tree and hedge height, and keep it clear of overhead lines, paving and pipes before you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1.5m apart in a single row. That lets the plants meet into a continuous screen without crowding each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it low?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sensibly. Light, regular trimming holds the width, but height is the point of this plant. For a lower hedge, choose a smaller plant instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787204919615,"sku":"CUP-LEY-NAYLOR-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/naylors-blue-leyland-cypress-cuprocyparis-leylandii-naylors-blue.jpg?v=1792152018"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/Italian-Cypress-Cupressus-sempervirens-Stricta.jpg?v=1794666882","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/pencil-pines.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}