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x Cuprocyparis leylandii (A. B. Jacks. & Dallim.) Farjon Leyland cypress · Ornamentals · bred by Greeves George Malcomson

also searched as: греливе

Variety description

10 August 2026

The Grelive variety, also known as Olive's Green, has bright green foliage and a narrow pyramidal crown shape. At maturity, the tree reaches a height of about 18 meters with a width of up to 4.5 meters.

The plant is used in landscape design for forming hedges, landscaping parks, and windbreaks. The variety is adapted to USDA hardiness zones 6–10 and is distinguished by rapid growth, which requires regular pruning.

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Countries of admission

2 jurisdictions

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

terminated no record

Variety registered as early as 4 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Greeves George Malcomson 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
Greeves George Malcomson 1 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Plant Development Services Inc. 48 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer
G. M. GREEVES 1 Responsible for variety maintenance

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United Kingdom № 24/18
Terminated
  1. Application filed 6 July 1990
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 19 November 2004

More 5 records protections in other jurisdictions are shown on the map above.

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Other varieties: Leyland cypress

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x Cuprocyparis leylandii (A. B. Jacks. & Dallim.) Farjon · Leyland cypress

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x Cuprocyparis leylandii (A. B. Jacks. & Dallim.) Farjon · Leyland cypress

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4 records

x Cuprocyparis leylandii (A. B. Jacks. & Dallim.) Farjon · Leyland cypress

Van den Dool Cultures B.V.

NL
3 records

x Cuprocyparis leylandii (A. B. Jacks. & Dallim.) Farjon · Leyland cypress

HU
1 record

x Cuprocyparis leylandii (A. B. Jacks. & Dallim.) Farjon · Leyland cypress

HU
1 record

Jacbel

Withdrawn

x Cuprocyparis leylandii (A. B. Jacks. & Dallim.) Farjon · Leyland cypress

JACQUEMIN DANIEL

1 record

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