TREASURE TREES

#122 Leyland Cypress (Cupressus × leylandii)

This Leyland Cypress stands within feet of its sister tree, Treasure Tree #059. This Leyland Cypress was also likely one of the first such specimens in North Carolina.

Statistics (2025)

  • Circumference (In.): 103.2"
  • Height (Ft.): 51.5'
  • Avg. Crown Spread (Ft.): 43.21'
  • Total Points: 165.50

More Information

  • Nominated By: Unknown
  • Year Added: 2000
  • Current condition: Good
  • Neighborhood: Lake Wylie
  • Property Type: Private Business
  • Nearest Address: Private Property
  • Ecological Value: Leyland Cypress trees are very resilient in many soil types and to drought, although they have short lifespans. They are often planted as a privacy screen in neighborhoods.
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