The Murray Cypress is a fast-growing, hardy evergreen with dense green foliage—perfect for privacy screens, windbreaks, and natural barriers.
FEATURES:
- Fastest-growing privacy tree—up to 3 feet per year
- Dark green, feathery foliage with soft texture
- More disease-resistant and durable than standard Leyland Cypress
- Withstands wind, heat, and drought once established
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Use Murray Cypress in rows for instant privacy, or plant a single tree to add height and structure at the back of garden beds. Its natural form doesn’t need heavy pruning, making it a great fit for low-maintenance landscapes.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6–10
- Mature Height: 30–40 feet tall
- Mature Width: 10–15 feet wide
- Exposure: Full sun
- Spacing: 5–8 feet apart for screening
Murray Cypress
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Cupressus × leylandii 'Murray'
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The Murray Cypress is a fast-growing, hardy evergreen with dense green foliage—perfect for privacy screens, windbreaks, and natural barriers.
FEATURES:
- Fastest-growing privacy tree—up to 3 feet per year
- Dark green, feathery foliage with soft texture
- More disease-resistant and durable than standard Leyland Cypress
- Withstands wind, heat, and drought once established
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree - does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Use Murray Cypress in rows for instant privacy, or plant a single tree to add height and structure at the back of garden beds. Its natural form doesn’t need heavy pruning, making it a great fit for low-maintenance landscapes.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6–10
- Mature Height: 30–40 feet tall
- Mature Width: 10–15 feet wide
- Exposure: Full sun
- Spacing: 5–8 feet apart for screening
Why plant Murray Cypress?
Developed as an improved Leyland Cypress, the Murray variety offers stronger limbs, resistance to fungal issues, and better cold tolerance. It’s a designer favorite and an ideal solution for homeowners needing privacy quickly. Bower & Branch grows and delivers these trees mature, so you don’t have to wait years to see results.
How to use Murray Cypress in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Very fast! Under ideal conditions, Murray Cypress can grow 3 feet per year, making it one of the best options for quickly establishing privacy.
Yes. Murray Cypress was bred to be tougher—it's more disease-resistant, cold-hardy, and less prone to breakage, all while maintaining the fast growth rate of a Leyland.
Murray Cypress naturally maintains a tidy, pyramidal shape. You can prune to shape or limit height, but it's generally low-maintenance and looks great with minimal care.
