Blue cypress trees increase in width and height very quickly. Due to their rapid growth, they are popular as hedge plants. However, you have to cut back hedges from the evergreen conifers again and again over the years.
The blue cypress quickly grows in height and width if left unchecked
That's how fast the blue cypress grows every year
If you don't use pruning shears, the blue cypress grows up to 30 centimeters taller and between 10 and 15 centimeters wider every year.
Mature, unpruned blue cypresses can reach heights of up to 25 meters.
Therefore, cut back the ornamental trees regularly. This will ensure that the plant below does not turn brown and bare so quickly. This is especially true if you plant the cypresses as hedges.
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Cut back blue cypresses so that the lower branches also get enough light. The cone shape is particularly suitable for this. Then the conifers below will not wilt so quickly.