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Murray Cypress
Cupressus x leylandii ‘Murray’
When customers ask for a fast-growing evergreen that outperforms the Leyland Cypress, I point them toward the Murray Cypress. It grows an impressive 3–4 feet per year, stays strong against snow and wind, and resists common diseases. It’s the ultimate low-maintenance privacy tree for creating a living wall that will last for decades. If you want a reliable and beautiful evergreen screen, Murray Cypress should be at the top of your list.”Murray Cypress is a fast-growing, disease-resistant evergreen perfect for creating dense privacy screens, windbreaks, or hedges in your landscape. With its lush green foliage and hardy nature, it provides year-round beauty, noise reduction, and effective coverage, making it an ideal choice for large properties or natural barriers.
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Murray Cypress – Fast-Growing, Disease-Resistant Evergreen Privacy Tree
The next generation of privacy evergreens.
The Murray Cypress (Cupressocyparis × leylandii ‘Murray’) is quickly becoming one of the most popular fast-growing privacy trees in America. With its ability to grow 3–4 feet per year, this evergreen creates a lush, towering screen in record time. Whether you’re looking to block out a neighbor’s view, create a windbreak, or design a year-round green wall, Murray Cypress delivers both speed and durability.
A stronger alternative to Leyland Cypress.
Often compared to the Leyland Cypress, Murray Cypress offers improved disease resistance, better cold hardiness, and stronger branches that resist breakage under heavy snow and wind. Its dense, upright growth habit makes it ideal for long hedgerows, privacy borders, or driveway plantings. Homeowners and landscapers alike prefer Murray Cypress for its reliability, resilience, and superior performance in challenging conditions.
Low-maintenance and resilient.
Murray Cypress thrives in a variety of soils and requires minimal care once established. Hardy in USDA Zones 6–10, it is drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, and deer-resistant, making it an excellent choice for both suburban backyards and rural homesteads. Its blue-green, evergreen foliage stays vibrant year-round, providing your property with lasting beauty and value with minimal effort.
An investment in privacy and landscape value.
If you need a fast, dependable, and long-lived privacy hedge, Murray Cypress is one of the best choices available. By combining rapid growth with disease resistance and low-maintenance care, you can enjoy a healthy living wall that enhances your landscape’s aesthetics and increases your property’s value for decades to come.
| Hardiness Zone: | 6-10 |
|---|---|
| Mature Height: | 30 to 40 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 8 to 10 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full sun |
| Foliage Color: | Greenish blue |
| Growth Form: | Upright pyramidal |
| Soil Condition: | Very tolerant of all soil types |
How to Care for Murray Cypress
Once you buy a Murray Cypress, make sure to read about the care instructions that are recommended to keep this plant healthy and thriving.
How do I plant Murray Cypress trees for a privacy hedge?
Choose a location with full sun and well-drained soil. Dig holes twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. For a dense screen, space trees 6–10 feet apart, depending on how quickly you want the hedge to fill in. Position the tree so the top of the root ball sits level with the surrounding soil, then backfill halfway, water well, finish filling, and water again. Mulch with a 2–3 inch layer, keeping it away from the trunk, to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature. Planting in spring or fall ensures the best root establishment before extreme summer heat or winter cold.
How often should I water Murray Cypress after planting?
Water newly planted trees deeply 1–2 times per week during the first growing season to encourage strong root development. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings—Murray Cypress prefers moist but not waterlogged conditions. Once established, this evergreen is highly drought-tolerant, only needing supplemental water during prolonged dry spells. Regular mulching helps maintain consistent soil moisture and protect roots from temperature fluctuations.
When and how should I fertilize Murray Cypress?
Apply a slow-release, balanced evergreen fertilizer in early spring to support rapid growth and healthy foliage. Spread evenly around the drip line and water in well. Fertilizing annually helps the tree reach its maximum growth rate of 3–4 feet per year. Avoid fertilizing in late summer or fall, as this can stimulate tender new growth that may not harden off before winter. Proper feeding ensures a dense, vibrant privacy hedge with minimal effort.
Does Murray Cypress need pruning to stay attractive?
Murray Cypress naturally maintains a full, pyramidal form and requires little pruning. If shaping is desired, lightly trim in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead or crossing branches to encourage healthy airflow. Avoid heavy shearing into old wood, as this can slow recovery. With minimal trimming, Murray Cypress develops into a graceful, uniform privacy wall that requires far less upkeep than many traditional hedging trees.
