Topping Leyland Cypress Hedges: What You Need to Know

Legal Precedent and Practical Advice

In England, “high hedge” laws regulate Leyland cypress height disputes. In the U.S., you can cut the top off a healthy hedge without killing it, but expect vigorous regrowth requiring trimming twice each summer.

Critical Warning

Never cut back into the brown, leafless interior—those branches won’t resprout. Only trim green growth.