Cupressus sempervirens 'Monshel'
Tiny Tower Italian Cypress
Description
A narrow, columnar conifer with upright branches that are finely textured with tiny, deep green, scale-like foliage. Foliage is more dense and even smaller than the species. Evergreen with blue green color. Very slow growth; 8 feet high after 10 years. Great for topiaries, containers, pool areas. Very tidy in that it doesn't need pruning. It tolerates coastal conditions.
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
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.