Leylandii branches and leaves for composting?

Hi All

Just wondering if pruned Leylandii branches and leaves could be composted, or it is not recommended for composting? If not, why not? Any ideas? cheers.

 

When I had a leylandii down a few years ago the tree surgeon recommended not to use it as a garden mulch, I think it was to do with the acidity. He said it would be OK to burn or to use on a path. In the end he bagged the chippings and took it away for me.

 

Yeah I have heard something like that from somewhere myself, but wasn't sure if it was certain or not. But it must be. I have a loads of leylandii leaves and branches I cut, lying on my plant bed from neighbours hedge, and was wondering what to do with them. Will just have to put them in the council recycle bin. Many thanks for your info.

 

Beware of torching big piles of dried out Leylandii branches as they will burn fast and furious sending 1,000's of burning embers into the air and into adjoining gardens.

 

I wouldn't compost them, takes far too long but shredding should help. I would burn them but hold on to your eyebrows!