At the time I planted my Leyland cypresses (cupressocyparis leylandii)
which is the child of Monterey cypress (cupressus macrocarpa) and
Nootaka false cypress AKA Alaskan yellow cedar (chamecyparis
nootkatensis) the horticultural books RAVED about this hybrid.

Unfortunately, I planted them too close to other grown trees and they
ended up spindly. My bad.

What is your experience with the Leyland cypress? Pests and diseases
you've encountered? Growth rate? Overall appearance? Tolerance to
drought and cold temperature?

Thanks,
Jack