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Cupressus, Dwarf Italian Cypress 'Totem'

Cupressussempervirens

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Cupressus sempervirens by RosinaBloom
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Family
Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cupressus (koo-PRESS-us)
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Species
sempervirens (sem-per-VY-renz)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
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Category
Shrubs
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Antonio, Texas

Chester, Virginia

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