Dwarf Italian Cypress

Cupressus sempervirens 'Compacta'

Cupressus sempervirens 'Tiny Tower' (7823950217471)

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Dwarf Italian Cypress

Name: Dwarf Italian Cypress
Brand: Plants Express
Price: 151.95 USD
Availability: InStock
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Dwarf Italian Cypress

Cupressus sempervirens 'Compacta'

$151.95

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Plant Type

Tree

Seasonality

Evergreen

Mature height

25-30 ft.

Mature Width

3 ft.

Sun exposure

Full Sun

Watering

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Grows Well in Zones

7, 8, 9, 10

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Characteristics

Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant

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Description

Dwarf Italian Cypress, also known as Cupressus sempervirens 'Compacta', 'Monshel', or 'Tiny Tower', has the same classic elegance as regular Italian Cypress but is more petite. Resembling blue-green tiny towers, this compact evergreen tree adds vertical appeal to any landscape or patio. Ideal for front yards, as a backyard focal point, or in containers adorning entryways or patios, this versatile tree combines elegance with minimal maintenance.

Hardy and slow-growing at 1-2 feet per year, it thrives in full sun and is drought-tolerant, making it ideal for busy homeowners. This evergreen conifer excels in both coastal and inland gardens, offering privacy, windbreaks, borders, or vertical accents.

SUNLIGHT & LOCATION

Full sun (at least 6 hours of sunlight)
Tolerates various soil types with good drainage
Hardy to 0-10°F, and grows best in USDA zones 7-10

PLANTING

Choose a location with adequate drainage.
Dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball.
Add G&B Organics Planting Mix to improve soil drainage and build a strong soil environment that allows plants to reach their full potential.
Fill the hole with soil to the crown of the roots (careful not to bury it), ensuring that the plant is straight and secure in the ground.
Water deeply and thoroughly after planting.
Add a 2-3 inch top layer of Kellogg’s Organic Gromulch to the ground to keep the soil cool and moist while providing a slow release of nutrients over time.
Keep the mulch away from the base of the plant.
For the first year, continue to water deeply to establish an extensive root system.

WATERING

Water deeply and regularly for the first year to establish an extensive root system.
Once established, reduce frequency and water as needed.

FERTILIZING

Apply All Purpose Fertilizer 4-4-4 in early spring, before new growth begins.

PRUNING

Pruning is not needed to maintain Compacta’s tidy shape.

SPACING

1-2 ft. apart is the recommended spacing for a privacy screen or windbreak.
3 ft. or more is recommended for a colonnade effect.
The spacing is “on-center”, measured from the center of one plant to the center of the next plant.

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