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Fertilizing Mature Leyland Cypress: Once a Year Is Plenty

Mature 60-ft Leylands need little fertilizer. One application of general-purpose landscape fertilizer in April is enough, especially with mulch. Follow label rates. Young trees benefit from April, June, Sept feedings.

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