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Cupressus sempervirens 'Totem Pole'

Also Known As

Cupressus sempervirens 'Totem'
Totem Italian Cypress

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 15'
W: 1'-1'

planting zones

7a-10b

Cupressus sempervirens 'Totem Pole' plant details

Cupressus sempervirens 'Totem Pole' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus sempervirens 'Totem Pole'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 1 FT - wide, 15 FT tall
Uses: columnar, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus sempervirens 'Totem Pole'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Is a small growing (10’) Italian cypress. We have had a plant for years and it's only 3-4’ tall. The medium green needles make a pretty exclamation point for the full sun garden.

By: Gossler Farms

Obsessively upright, pencil-thin Italian cypress used for an exclamation point in the garden. Smaller in all respects than the species; to 15 ft tall or so by 1 ft wide. Full sun, well-drained soil, and very little summer water. Cold hardy to USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Cupressus sempervirens 'Totem Pole' plant

How to Grow Cupressus sempervirens 'Totem Pole'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Plant Type

Shrub, Conifer, Groundcover

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-36"

Width: 24"-120"

sun - mostly sun
regular - drought tolerant

Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent' foliage by Evan Bean

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