Cypress Silver Dust

Leyland Cypress Silver Dust (Silver Foliage)

Cupressocyparis leylandii Silver Dust

Leyland Cypress ‘Silver Dust’ (Rapid Screening Performance)

Variegated Leyland Cypress – fast growing privacy hedge with silver foliage

Overview

Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Silver Dust’ is a striking variegated form of the popular Leyland cypress, featuring soft green foliage splashed with creamy-white and silver tones. It delivers the same rapid screening performance as traditional leylandii but with a lighter, decorative appearance that brightens fences and boundary lines. Ideal for instant privacy in Melbourne gardens where a standard green hedge feels too heavy.

Key Features

Feature Benefit for your garden
Silver-variegated foliage Brightens dark areas and fences
Very fast growth Quick privacy screen
Dense evergreen structure Blocks neighbours and wind
Upright habit Fits narrow boundary lines
Soft visual texture Less harsh than dark conifers
Responds well to clipping Perfect formal hedge

Size & Growth Rate

Condition Approximate size
Natural tree 10–20m tall × 4–7m wide
Maintained hedge 2–4m tall
Growth speed 40–70cm per year

A great choice when you need fast screening but want a lighter look than standard hedging trees.

Planting & Spacing Guide

Desired hedge height Spacing
2–3m hedge 70–90cm apart
3–5m screen 90–120cm apart
Feature specimen Allow 2–4m width

Best Uses in Landscaping

  • Boundary privacy hedging

  • Brightening dark fence lines

  • Modern coastal gardens

  • Pool screening

  • Wind protection

  • Contrast behind native planting

Growing Conditions (Melbourne Friendly)

Requirement Preference
Sun Full sun to light shade (best colour in sun)
Soil Most well-drained soils including clay
Water Moderate while establishing
Frost Hardy
Drought Moderate tolerance once established
Wind Good protection plant

Maintenance

  • Trim 1–3 times yearly for density

  • Keep hedge slightly wider at the base

  • Do not prune into old brown wood

  • Fertilise in spring for strong growth

Why choose Silver Dust?

  • Softer and lighter than green screens

  • More decorative than standard leylandii

  • Fast privacy without a heavy look

  • Excellent alternative to pittosporum hedges

Evergreen Hedge

Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Silver Dust’ is a fast growing variegated screening tree perfect for privacy hedging in Melbourne gardens. This evergreen Leyland cypress forms a dense living wall to block neighbours, wind and overlooking homes while its silver-cream foliage brightens boundary fences and outdoor spaces. Ideal for pool screening, modern landscapes and narrow side gardens, Silver Dust grows quickly and clips into a neat formal hedge, delivering year-round privacy with a softer decorative appearance.

$4.95 – $78.25 inc. GST

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Melbourne Metro deliveries cost $49.50.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

The Mornington Peninsula ** Mt Eliza to Portsea ** and Geelong deliveries cost $69.50.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

Outer Melbourne deliveries cost $143.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 7 business days.

Regional Victoria deliveries cost between $143.00 – $264.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 3 and 7 business days.

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