Cupressus sempervirens 'Totem Pole' | Italian Cypress | 10L Pot | 90-120cm
Italian Cypress 80-100cm 'Cupressus Sempervirens Totem' 10L Pot
Italian Cypress trees are perfect for framing doors and gates, effortlessly adding a touch of the Mediterranean to your garden. Extremely easy to manage these stunning trees will maintain a pristine pencil shape with simple trimming. A feature of the Italian countryside Cupressus sempervirens ‘Totem’ is in fact incredibly hardy being able to tolerate drought and frost (up to -20°C)withstanding the British weather all year round.
A garden planner’s favourite the Italian Cypress can be planted along pathways and drives as well as used for screening in the garden to offer privacy and to cover unwanted sites. An evergreen, this tree will offer you colour and style throughout the seasons.
- Arrives in a 10L pot at a height of 80-100cm
- Foliage Colour: Green
- Approx. Growth Height:Up to 8-12m
- Time to Eventual Height: 20-50 years
- Tolerance: Very tolerant of pollution and salt spray
- Growing Habit: Columnar/Upright
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Exposure: Sheltered
- Rate of Growth: Fast
- Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds.
Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.
Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.
Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.
- Hardiness: Conifers can be found growing in far colder regions than the UK and therefore the UK’s mild winters will not affect your tree.
- Position: Conifers make an excellent choice for shady areas of the garden, but do benefit from full sun.
- Soil Types: Soil types can remain an unwelcome confusion as many plants will adapt to their conditions. Nevertheless, less than ideal conditions will hinder their growth. Waterlogged soils will starve your conifer of oxygen, which plays a key role in photosynthesis, causing its roots to rot and creating the perfect environment for disease.
- Planting in Pots: Conifers do well in pots and benefit from slightly acidic soil, so using a mix of ericaceous and garden soil is recommended. With upright varieties, opt for a square pot, as high winds can topple your plant.
Advice on hot and droopy plants
If your plants are looking a little wilted right now, don’t worry! Plants like to be filled with water to keep their structure, and when it’s hot that water evaporates.
Just give them an off-schedule watering and they’ll be right as rain in no time! Be careful not to flood them - plants don’t like extremes.
- Hardiness: Conifers can be found growing in far colder regions than the UK and therefore our mild winters will not affect them.
- Position: Conifers make an excellent choice for the shaded parts of your garden, but they will also appreciate full sun.
- Soil: Soil types can be an unwelcome confusion as many plants will adapt to their conditions. Nonetheless, less than ideal conditions will certainly limit your conifer’s growth. Waterlogged soils will starve them of oxygen, which plays a key role in photosynthesis; causing their roots to rot and creating an optimal environment for disease. Similarly, compressed soils can starve a tree of oxygen and water, so do not compress their soil.
- Pots: Conifers do well in pots and benefit from slightly acidic soil, so we advise you use a mix of ericaceous and garden soil. With upright varieties, opt for a square pot, as high winds can cause your conifer to topple over.
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| Deciduous Or Evergreen | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cypress |
| Features | Evergreen, Evergreen Trees, Fast Growing Trees, Winter Interest Plants |
| Is Collection/Mix? | No |
| Needs Ericaceous Compost? | Yes |
| Species | Cypress Trees |
| Stem/Bark/Cane Colour | Brown |
| Type | Cypress |
| Colour | Green |
| Eventual Height | 8m-12m |
| Eventual Spread | 0.6m-0.9m |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Annual Rate Of Growth | Slow Growing |
| Shape | Topiary Obelisks & Cones |
| Supplied As | Potted |
| Supplied As | 9L-14L Pot |
| Type | Ornamental Trees |
| Latin Name | Cupresses |
| Shop By Category | Ornamental Trees |