Cutting a Leyland cypress

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• Cutting a Leyland cypress
• The best time to cut the Leyland Cypress
• Cut Leyland cypress hedge twice a year
• Pay attention to cleanliness when cutting
• Tips

Leyland cypresses are ideally cut twice a year

Cutting a Leyland cypress

The Leyland cypress is so popular as a single tree or hedge plant, because it is very cut tolerant. It can be cut well in form, but also makes a good figure in the garden as a free-guard, uncut tree. Regular or occasional cutting, however, can stimulate growth.

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The best time to cut the Leyland Cypress

To cut a Leyland cypress, wait for a frost-free day when it does not rain and the sun does not seem too strong.

In very humid weather there is a risk that the interfaces rot. In strong sunshine, the interfaces burn and turn brown.

Cut Leyland cypress hedge twice a year

In a hedge of Leyland cypress trees, it is desirable that the trees grow quickly and above all dense. By cutting you stimulate growth and ensure that the trees branch well and the hedge quickly becomes opaque.

The first cut of a Leyland cypress hedge takes place in spring, when the cypress sprouts again. The second pruning is indicated at the end of August or in September.

First, the hedge is cut on the sides, creating a pleasing, straight line. Above, the Leyland cypresses are cut from the beginning, even if the hedge has not yet reached the desired height. Cut back about a third to a half of annual growth.

Pay attention to cleanliness when cutting

Regardless of whether you cut the Leyland Cypress with a hedge trimmer or with an electric pruner - pay attention to cleanliness.

Thoroughly clean the blades and blades so that you do not endure diseases on other plants.

Leyland cypresses are poisonous. For sensitive people, the plant juices emerging during cutting can cause skin irritation. Protect your bare skin with gloves. Immediately remove any leftovers so children or pets will not be bothered.

Tips

Like all conifers, Leyland cypresses do not tolerate a cut in the old wood. It then form unsightly bald spots that jeopardize the privacy of hedges.