Cupressus sempervirens ‘Totem’Italian cypress
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Overview
Cupressus sempervirens ‘Totem’ is the classic Italian cypress, pencil slim with tight tufted growth and a lovely bottle green colour, ideal as a focal point in the garden or in a large container. Height 3-4m (10-12ft) approx. in 10 years. A warm sheltered site is essential due to intense cold sensitivity.
Cupressus sempervirens ‘Totem’ is the classic Italian cypress, pencil slim with tight tufted growth and a lovely bottle green colour, ideal as a focal point in the garden or in a large container. Height 3-4m (10-12ft) approx. in 10 years. A warm sheltered site is essential due to intense cold sensitivity.
Conifers can deliver any sized garden with structure, shape and colour to create all year-round interest. The plants in this group are long lived and available in many shapes, colours and forms and are easy to maintain.
Dwarf and slow-growing varieties are ideal for the smaller garden and are invaluable in a rock garden setting to create shape and structure amongst dwarf shrubs, alpines, heathers and hardy cyclamen. With proper care, they can make good subjects for containers.
Taller growing varieties need plenty of space to develop and are better suited to larger gardens. We state height after 10 years but bear in mind that conifers continue to grow and will generally double in height in another 10 years.
Planting: Conifers prefer an open, sunny spot and a moist but well-drained soil. Add any humus material such as garden compost or spent compost. Watering after planting is essential, especially in spring and summer, and regularly thereafter if dry weather persists. Inadequate watering is the main cause of failure when establishing conifers.
Aftercare: One or two feeds with a slow release fertiliser each year such as bonemeal will maintain growth.
| Availability Date Learn more | All year round |
|---|---|
| Soil Type | Normal |
| Aspect | Sun |
| Hardiness Learn more | Hardy |
| Foliage Type | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Height after 10 years* Learn more | 3-4m (10-13ft) |
| Pot Size Learn more | 3 Litre |
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