Cupressus sempervirens 'Monshel'
Tiny Tower Italian Cypress
Evergreen Conifer, Shrub
Cupressus sempervirens 'Tiny Towers' is a dwarf selection of Italian cypress with a strictly columnar growth habit. Its slow growth and slim profile makes it perfect choice for containers and small gardens.
Growing Conditions
Zone:
7, 8, 9, 10
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Description
Size: 48 - 72 tall x 12 - 18 wide
Shape / Form:
Columnar / Narrow
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Features: Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Dwarf / Compact Plant, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest
Foliage Color:
Blue, Green
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Container, Hedges and Screens, Hell Strip, Small Gardens, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Courtyard / Urban Garden, Reflected Heat
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior:
Slow Growing
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low
Plant Combos
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Drought Tolerant Streetside Planting
Focus: Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Small Space
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10 -
Mixed Shrub Border for Full Sun
Focus: Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Plant Combo Featuring Red Blooms within Gray Foliage Frame
Focus: Color Theme, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Saving Water
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 7, 8 -
Drought Tolerant Trio with Multi Season Appeal
Focus: Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Small Space
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9