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Cupressus sempervirens 'Totem'

Totem Italian Cypress

Evergreen Conifer, Shrub

Totem is a dwarf variety of Italian cypress with a strictly columnar growth habit. Perfect way to add some vertical lift, in a small footprint, to your garden.

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Growing Conditions

Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10
Water Use: Drought Tolerant, Low

Exposure: Full Sun, Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat

Description

Size: 96" - 180" tall x 12" - 18" wide
Shape: Columnar, Columnar-Vertical

Foliage Texture: Fine
Foliage Color: Blue-green, Gray-green, Green

Plant Features: Compact, Container, Drama / Focal Point, Drought Tolerant, Dwarf, Dwarf Plant, Focal Point, Foliage, Hedge, Low Maintenance, Screen, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Container Gardens, Hedge, Hedges and Screens, Hell Strip, Mixed Beds, Mixed Border, Privacy Screen, Screen, Small Garden, Specimen, Structure
Special Uses: Container / Window Box, Courtyard / Urban Garden, Drama / Focal Point, Hell Strip, Low water / No water, Reflected Heat, Small Gardens, Water wise

More Design Considerations

Seasons of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Looks Good Year Round, Three Season Garden, Three Season Interest, Year-round Interest

Maintenance Level: Average Maintenance
Behavior: Slow Growing

Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep

Suitable Substitutes

Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow' | Blue Arrow Juniper

Cupressus sempervirens 'Monshel' | Tiny Tower Italian Cypress

Perfect Partners

Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' | Color Guard Adam's Needle

Bupleurum fruticosum | Shrubby Hare's Ear


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