The Leyland Cypress is the most popular tree in the south-east. It is dark green-gray in color and has very little aroma.

In England, the Leyland cypress is used as an ornamental and as a wind break. In New Zealand and Australia it is used for wood products. In the United States, it has become a valued landscape plant and one of the most sought after Christmas trees in the southeastern states. These trees are usually available at choose and cut tree farms only.