x. cupressocyparis leylandii, Leyland Cypress

Leyland Cypress is a fast growing evergreen tree which can grow up to a 40m high. It can grow in fully exposed position and tolerates reasonable maritime exposure. This Cypress tree is located in the Botanical Garden of Corvinus University in Budapest, Hungary. It is planted in a section with other evergreen trees and is fully exposed to wind and sun light. The cypress has the typical pyramidal shape and grows strong and healthy.  Leyland Cypress is largely used for hedging but singularly is unsuitable for that purpose. This tree can thrive in almost every type of soil and responds very well to pollution and also salt spray. Here the tree thrives in well-drained soil. It also tolerates trimming so long as it’s not cut back into old wood. Because of its vigorous growth the Leyland Cypress needs constant maintenance in order to keep it within bounds therefore it is not suitable for every garden. In this case the tree has enough space to grow and does not need much of a maintenance. Its function in the garden is ornamental and mainly educational and it’s a perfect specimen to be studied. 

Small circular cones can be spotted here and there on the tree.