Leyland Cypress Trees are a great landscape enhancement, especially near lakes and other natural water features. They are a deciduous type of tree that produces flowers throughout the year. The trees are naturally resistant to dry spells and very sensitive to cold weather, so they do best in dry, warm environments. I've listed some of the locations where to buy Leyland Cypress Trees near me.
The National Landscape Improvement Association (NLA) sells trees for landscape enhancement throughout the United States. If you live in Ohio, you can visit their booth at the NLA's booth during their spring show in Columbus. The NLA sells trees that have been proven to resist different types of pests and diseases, such as Black Spruce. They also sell Balsam Cypress, Pin Oak, River Birch, and Red Maple. The National Landscape Improvement Association sells trees that will not change over the years, which is a great option if you don't plan to move the tree.
When I bought my Leyland Cypress Tree in February, the USDA had just placed it on the endangered species list. The Leyland Cypress has only been planted a few times, making it unlikely that it will rebound fast from being placed on the list. Because of this, I cannot buy Leyland Cypress from any local nurseries or chain stores. I have to go to the seed store and purchase them myself.
I know that this sounds ridiculous, but I've found that purchasing a tree in the winter can be tricky because there aren't any leaves on it. The tree starts to grow leaves during the spring. I usually buy trees in the summer, but a few weeks prior to the spring planting date, I will scout the local landscape store to see what kind of trees are available. If there are any left over from the last year's planting, I'll ask the owner if I can have the tree replanted at the nursery. If there aren't any left, I'll purchase a Leyland Cypress that is young and with a fast growth rate.
This is my worst part about buying trees. If I do find some trees that are in good shape, I'll often drive several hours to the nearest tree nursery to pick them up. Because of the drive, I don't get to spend a lot of time with the tree either. However, I love all of my Leyland Cypress, both year-old and young. They are so varied in color, pattern, and shape, that I have never been happier.
When I decide where to buy a Leyland Cypress tree, it's always best to do a little research before hand. There are many wonderful resources online to help you do that. I recommend searching for " Leyland Cypress" on Google, and doing a search of each tree's location. This should give you an idea of how easy it is to find the perfect Leyland Cypress tree for your back yard.