This is because Leyland cypress does not sprout new growth from mature brown branches like a holly or other broad-leafed evergreen would. One thing I read somewhere is that if you top an Italian Cypress you can stimulate the tree to grow multiple leaders which can ruin the shape of the tree.
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But if Im diligent and attentive in keeping them pruned at least once a year would this really be a problem.
Can cypress trees be topped. It is true that a Leyland cypress can be topped to keep it at a certain heightbut you cant reduce it in size width-wise.
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