Leylandii cause Depression???

[tockmal]

Anyone heard the rumour that Leylandii releases a theromone when you work on it which causes depression in humans? This is not a joke thread, I honestly heard it from a reliable source.

 

Cuprocyparis leylandii or Leyland Cypress does actually cause depression.

 

If it turns out to be true I wont be the slightest bit surprised.

 

I get very depressed when working on or in Leylandiis, they have this really depressing smell that reminds me of the lead pencils from primary school.

 

Anyone else get depressed working on leylandii?

[Steve Bullman]

i get depressed when topping a 200ft line of them!!

i actually like the smell of leylandii. never heard of this though, where did u hear it?

[tockmal]

i get depressed when topping a 200ft line of them!!

i actually like the smell of leylandii. never heard of this though, where did u hear it?

 

Please tell me your joking? you LIKE the smell of leylandiis??!!

 

Cedar - yes, Spruce - yes, pine - yes they all smell good

 

Lawsons - no, leylandii - big no any cypress cultivar - no.

 

I heard it from a top TCC climber, can't say who though.

[MattyF]

just spent 3 days in the F+?@ers but think the constant rain and gail force winds have depressed me more,and if my chipper and truck gets stuck tommorow on the last day of them..i might find it a bit more depressing!

[Mr Ed]

I like the smell of leylandii. Never minded topping them out either. Like the nice smell when you chip them, and the way the chips come out the chipper chute like fresh silage

[Guest Matthew Norman]

I agree with Mr Ed; I like the smell of leylandii, and when it's chipped too. Now thorns depress me as much as leylandii.

[Andy Collins]

Hell, I dont remember snorting Leylandii lately, but I do feel a bit p***ed off at the mo.

[Lee Winger]

Thuja smell the best IMO, but conifers are nice as well, I love whacking the buggers down, previously topped hedges can be depressing.

[Rentachimp]

I worked for a Swansea based firm called Conifers From Hell for over a year. Shifted companies a few months ago and actually miss a bit of conifer carnage; I feel much safer in a conifer hedge than out on a big ash limb.

[bill]

i do alot of conifers, cant say i feel depressed.