Which is better arborvitae or Leyland cypress?

Green Giant Arborvitae is the best fast-growing Leyland Cypress alternative. It is essentially disease-free, with moderate drought resistance and excellent tolerance of heat and humidity. It can grow up to 3 feet per year and can be maintained with 1 or 2 pruning sessions per year.

Is Thuja the same as leylandii?

Both varieties of Thuja tend to be bushier than Leylandii when you buy them in the pot or as a root-balled hedging plant, but they are slightly slower growing than Leylandii. Leylandii and Thuja both form a very similar, dense hedge though Thuja will generally shoot back from old wood if overgrown.

Which is better green Giant or Leyland cypress?

“Green Giant” tolerates cold better than the Leyland cypress, but the latter tolerates heat better than the former. “Green Giant” is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 8, and the Leyland cypress is hardy in USDA zones 6 through 10.

What can I use instead of Leyland cypress?

For those who desire a tall narrow conifer similar in form to Leyland cypress, consider Arizona cypress (Cupressus arizonica) for dry sites in full sun or ‘Green Giant’ arborvitae (Thuja plicata ‘Green Giant’) for moist, but well drained, fertile sites in full sun. Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) makes a fine …

What is the best tree to grow for privacy?

Top 10 Trees for a Natural Privacy Fence

  1. Eastern Redcedar. For a large, rugged privacy tree that provides full coverage, the Eastern Redcedar is the conifer for you.
  2. Hybrid Willow Tree.
  3. Leyland Cypress.
  4. Spartan Juniper.
  5. Sky Pencil Holly.
  6. Green Giant Thuja (Arborvitae)
  7. Emerald Green Thuja (Arborvitae)
  8. Flowering Dogwood.

Which Thuja is best for hedges?

Thuja Occidentalis ‘Brabant’ is a great choice for a hedge or screen. This evergreen hedge makes a thick, pyramid shape. Its green fresh leaves remain fresh all year round and it is at its brightest during spring when new growth starts.

What is the lifespan of a Leyland cypress tree?

about 10-25 years
Leyland cypress trees live about 10-25 years.