• Photo of x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' (x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco's)

Plant Profile: x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco'

Names

Cupressus, Leyland Cypress Reco, Shorty Leyland Cypress

  • Photo of x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' (x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco's)

Phonetic Spelling:

Genus:Hesperotropsis

Species:leylandii

Family:Cupressaceae

Leyland Cypress 'Reco', also known as 'Shorty', is a dwarf variety of evergreen tree that exhibits a compact growth habit. Its needles range from olive green to a bluish hue, making it an attractive option for container planting or as a standout specimen in a garden. This cultivar is particularly well-suited for limited spaces, patios, or as part of a low hedge.

For additional details, refer to x Hesperotropsis leylandii.

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' Feature Summary

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' Image Gallery

Tags

#small spaces
#specimen
#low maintenance
#dwarf
#hedges
#compact habit
#container plants

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x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' Feature Summary

Leaves
Blue to olive green needles
Green
Blue
Needles
Attributes
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Good Drainage
Landscape
Hedge
Accent
Specimen
Container
Patio
Small Space

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' Leaves

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco': Leaf Description

Blue to olive green needles

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco': Leaf Color

spa
Blue
spa
Green

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco': Leaf Type

Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco': Hairs Present

No
Yes

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' Attributes

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco': Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' Whole Plant Traits

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco': Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco': Habit/Form

Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco': Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' Cultural Conditions

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco': Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco': Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' Stem

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco': Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco' Landscape

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco': Design Feature

Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree

x Hesperotropsis leylandii 'Reco': Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland