CUPRESSUS SEMP. TOTEM

CUPRESSUS SEMP. TOTEM

Cupressus sempervirens ‘Totem’ is a very slender, architectural Italian cypress selected for its tightly columnar habit and dense, aromatic, dark green scale-like foliage. Ideal for punctuating entrances, framing vistas or creating a formal Mediterranean look, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile soils, including chalk. Given time, plants typically reach around 812m in height and about 12m in width, forming an elegant, space-saving vertical accent or narrowly clipped screen.

Feeding time: Spring Trimming time: Late spring to early summer; a light second trim in late summer if needed

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate Soil: Well-drained; moderately fertile; light sandy or chalky soils Hardiness: Hardy; best in a warm, sheltered site Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
facing:south
facing:west
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soiltype:light-sandy
soiltype:chalky
soilmoisture:dry-sandy
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
leafcolour:green
size:5m+
gardenstyle:formal
gardenstyle:architectural
gardenstyle:mediterranean
specialconditions:dry-sun
specialconditions:tolerates-drought