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.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
25-40'
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, Hedge, Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.