Murray Cypress Tree
X Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Murray'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Murray Cypress Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones 6-10
Introducing the Murray Cypress Tree (X Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Murray') is a fantastic fluffy green version of the larger Leyland Cypress but with new and improved disease resistance and pest resistance! Bright green new growth ages to slightly darker green and you'll love its perfect shape when left to grow in its natural conical growth habit.
Fast-growing to their mature 30-40 feet in height and only spreading 6-10 feet wide, these evergreen trees hold their branches clear to the ground for sublime privacy and protection. The wonderfully straight stems and strong and stand up to the wind. Deer seldom bother with these trees but birds love to roost and nest in their dense, fluffy, soft needles.
The Murray Leyland Cypress Tree tolerates humidity and heat, and more moisture than other members of the family. Making them ideal for the southeastern US. Handling coastal sites and salt better too, occasional wet periods and damper soil (as long as it is well-drained) are no problem for this tree!
Planting and Application:
Handling high winds wonderfully, the dense branching and thick foliage offer year-round sound dampening, wind reduction, and even block drifting snow throughout USDA growing zones 6 to 10. You'll love creating living fencing and walls around your property, or enclosing your seating areas in lush privacy year-round!
Murray Cypress Tree grows pretty quickly, giving you a mean green screen in a hurry. Their tolerance for wet feet makes them great for use with Bald Cypress around water features, coastal regions, and in Rain Gardens where moisture from driveways or hills runs down and collects.
The narrow columnar growth puts this tree in contention with Italian Cypress and Arborvitaes as formidable hedging and space-saving garden punctuation with their slim profile! Each tree has a uniform look and is cloaked in green from top to bottom.
- Full & Fluffy Evergreen Foliage
- Very Fast Growing & Adaptable
- Especially Suited To Hot & Humid Climates
- Columnar/Conical Form
- Fantastic At Blocking Sound, Wind & Snow
- Year-Round Green Hedges, Living Fencing & Tall Landscape Punctuation
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Cypress needs a bit of extra care to get them established. The garden adage "First year, they sleep, the second year they creep and third year they leap", applies to many young trees, so baby them the first year, then watch them go! Plant in full sun and enriched, well-drained moist soil with a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch for best results. Cypress Trees are evergreens that do appreciate extra moisture during drought and extra water before winter. Avoid planting in unprotected locations that receive the brunt of drying northern winds in their colder USDA growing zone range. Use an anti-desiccant on your evergreens to help them through the winter months.
- Full Sun
- Average to Higher Moisture Needs
- Heat & Humidity & Salt Tolerant
- Most Enriched Well-Drained Soil Types
- Prune Late Winter
- Seldom Badly Damaged By Deer
Soft and fluffy, full and fast-growing, the Murray Cypress Tree will be your new favorite evergreen tree this year! Order disease-resistant hardy trees today from the experts at NatureHills.com!
