Steve Nix is a natural resources consultant and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. He is a member of the Society of American Foresters. A rapidly-growing evergreen when young, ...

This winter was difficult for many plants, but Leyland cypress were the hardest hit. These trees are experiencing everything from browning tips to complete dieback. Leyland cypress can’t handle ...

Leyland Cypress, X Cupressocyparis leylandi, was thought to be the plant world’s equivalent of a mule. Its parents are the Monterey Cypress ( Cupressus macrocarpa) and the Alaskan Cypress (of the ...

As expected, many Middle Georgia trees are experiencing problems this spring. These trees were already weakened when faced with the drought last fall. Problems are prevalent in Southern magnolias, ...

My row of Leyland cypresses suffered terrible winter burn this year. Will fertilizer help them recover faster? A couple of them look dead. Is that possible? Some Leyland cypresses were killed by this ...

Leyland cypress must be one of the most controversial plants: it is viewed either as a godsend that swiftly provides privacy, or a rogue that cannot be tamed, robbing the garden of light and moisture ...

My Leyland cypress hedge has Seiridium unicorne canker fungus. The photo you see is one of many Leylands in my yard. I often regret my decision to plant the species but I also wish I had reviewed this ...

cypress trees growing in my back yard. This past week, I noticed a clear to white liquid substance on the needles of the trees. It almost looks like saliva. I cut most of the effected branches off, ...