Leylandii roots extract so much water that they can cause clay soil to shrink, leading to subsidence in buildings. If the tree has been taking out significant amounts of water, removing it may cause the soil to rehydrate and swell. This “heave” can be just as damaging.7 Dec 2012
What is the law regarding Leylandii trees?
Leylandii trees should be grown no taller than 2m in height. That being said, if a hedge is below that height and still being a nuisance to neighbours, they are within their rights to report to the council who will ultimately decide the acceptable height. Whether the hedge blocks a view.
Do Leylandii have a lifespan?
How long do Leylandii live? Some of the earliest Leylandii planted in the UK in the late 1800's and early 1900's are still alive and growing, so the answer is over 100 years, but nobody knows how long they will live for eventually.
When should you not cut Leylandii?
- Only trim your Leylandii hedge once a year.
- Don't cut your hedge back too hard, just to the same point each year, leaving 4 inches (10cm) of green growth on the hedge.
- Trim your hedge in spring or summer, not late autumn.
How quickly does Leylandii hedge grow?
75 - 90 cm a year
Is there a legal height for Leylandii hedge?
Leylandii trees should be grown no taller than 2m in height. That being said, if a hedge is below that height and still being a nuisance to neighbours, they are within their rights to report to the council who will ultimately decide the acceptable height. Whether the tree blocks sunlight to neighbouring gardens.
What's wrong with Leylandii?
But leylandii have been at the centre of thousands of disputes between neighbours, sometimes involving violence. They can lead to lack of light, restricted views and even damage in neighbouring gardens, but still 300,000 leylandii are sold each year.27 Sept 2011
Will Leylandii grow back after cutting down?
Leylandii will continually grow if left unattended, so it is important that regular pruning is maintained. It will grow back after cutting, so cutting 2-3 times a year as previously mentioned is recommended.
What is the legal height for Leylandii trees?
2m in
Do you need planning permission for Leylandii?
You don't need permission to plant a tall hedge They don't buy Leylandii because they like them as trees, but because they are a permanent barrier that doesn't need painting, and you don't need to hire anyone to install them.18 Jun 2020
How close to a house can you plant Leylandii?
If you have space, plant them 3ft (90cm) or further away but if space is limited to can plant them as close as 18 inches (45cm) away from a fence or wall.
How much do Leylandii grow in first year?
Green Leylandii is the quickest-growing evergreen hedge, growing up to 1 metre (3ft) per year.