Cupressus sempervirens 'Tiny Towers'
Tiny Towers Italian Cypress
Description
This tree will grow very slowly to 25' tall and 3' wide. It has dark green foliage with a lot of branches. The tree is upright, narrow, and very dense. It looks great in Mediterranean and formal gardens, also in containers. It tolerates ocean spray. Foliage is blue green. Use this plant as a windbreak. Once this plant is established, it is drought tolerant. This plant is fire-prone! Please use caution when planting near your home.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
25-40'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Lawn, Patio, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Container, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.