| Genus -
Cupressus |
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| Species -
sempervirens |
| Common
Names: Mediterranean
Cypress, Italian Cypress |
| Growth
Rate: Slow |
| Height: 10m |
| Spread:
2m |
| Position:
Sun |
| Hardiness:
Hardy |
| Soil: Most |
| Origin:
Mediterranean region |
| A
narrow coniferous tree with dark green foliage. Tolerant
of poor soils and best in a sunny spot. It will grow
quite happily in a container as long as it has regular
watering. Clip regularly to maintain a compact, neat
appearance. |
| Ideal
for: Focal points, hedging, bonsai and topiary. |
| Mediterranean
Cypress has been widely cultivated as an ornamental tree
for millennia away from its native range, mainly
throughout the central and western Mediterranean region,
and in other areas with similar hot, dry summers and
mild, rainy winters, including California, southwest
South Africa and southern Australia). |
| It
can also be grown successfully in the UK. In some areas,
particularly the U.S., it is known inaccurately as
"Italian Cypress"; although the species is
very commonly cultivated in Italy, it is not native
there. |
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also... |
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Italian
Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens ‘Totem’ |
| If there is
one plant that makes us think of an Italian landscape,
this is it: This dignified coniferous tree is the
classic cypress. This columnar evergreen conifer can
grow to a height of up to 5 m tall. The cones hang at
the tips of the branches. The male cones are green and
oval whereas the female cones are globular. Plant these
trees in groups to evoke a Southern atmosphere. The
'Totem Pole' is smaller and grows slower and more
compact than the wild variety. |
| Cupressus
sempervirens ‘Totem Pole’ thrives best in the
garden. Cypress requires loose, moist, well-drained
soil. They appreciate a sheltered spot, safe from cold
winter winds. |
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