- Planting distance for solitary false cypresses
- Planting distance in the hedge
- Planting distance to fences and buildings
False cypresses need a lot of nutrients because of their rapid growth. You should therefore not plant the ornamental trees too densely so that they do not deprive each other of food. What planting distance is recommended for solitary plants and in hedges?
Even if it is still quite small when planted, a false cypress needs a lot of space
Planting distance for solitary false cypresses
If the decorative ornamental trees are standing alone, you should give them a space of about three square meters.
Planting distance in the hedge
The planting distance in the hedge may be shorter at 50 centimetres. There are two false cypresses per meter of hedge length. If the hedges are not to be that high, 30 centimeters are sufficient.
Planting distance to fences and buildings
Do not plant the poisonous cypresses too close to fences and buildings.
How big the distance to the neighboring property must be is regulated differently depending on the municipality.
In the vicinity of buildings, you should keep a distance of two meters.
tips
Do not plant false cypresses too densely. This makes it easier to control the spread of diseases such as fungal infections.