Cypress trees are among the trees that add a Mediterranean flair to any garden. The coniferous tree can be kept as a single tree just as well as as a hedge if the location and care are right. A little guide on how to properly plant a cypress.

Cypress do best in a sunny spot

Can the cypress be grown in a bucket or as a bonsai?

Cypresses are very suitable for keeping in buckets. This even has the advantage that you can also grow a cypress in inhospitable areas. You can then better protect them from severe frost.

Smaller cypress species are particularly suitable as bonsai. The trees tolerate pruning well and can even be pruned into shape.

Which location is suitable?

The location should be sunny and warm, semi-shady places are also possible. The cypress does not thrive in direct shade. Since cypresses are only partially hardy, choose a place that is not too airy and unprotected. Places in front of walls are well suited.

Which substrate does the cypress prefer?

The soil should be slightly acidic. A pH of 5 - 6 is ideal. In addition, the earth must

  • rich in humus
  • water permeable
  • moisture retaining

being. Before planting, mix horn shavings, compost and Epsom salts into the soil.

When is the best planting time?

In principle, you can plant cypresses as long as the ground is frost-free. Spring and autumn are particularly favorable. Make sure you water the trees well.

What planting distance must be observed?

If you plant a cypress as a single tree, you should keep a minimum distance of one to two meters to neighboring properties. Find out from the municipality which regulations apply to you.

If you plant cypresses as a hedge, a planting distance of about 30 to 50 centimeters is sufficient. Depending on how quickly the hedge is to become dense, calculate two or three plants per linear meter of hedge.

How is the cypress planted correctly?

  • Soak cypress overnight
  • Dig a planting hole
  • Insert drainage layer
  • Improve soil with horn shavings (32.93€).
  • Do not plant cypress too deeply
  • Fill in the soil and press down
  • water well

The planting hole should be twice as deep and wide as the root ball.

Can a cypress be transplanted?

You can still transplant young cypresses. This is difficult with older trees because you can't get the roots out of the ground without damaging them.

How are cypresses propagated?

The easiest way to propagate is by cuttings. Cuttings are cut and planted in the ground before winter.

Cultivation from seeds is also possible. However, the cones take a long time to form mature seeds.

tips

Although cypresses are shallow-rooted, the roots form a very strong root network over time. Therefore, keep a sufficient distance to sidewalks or the foundations of garages and other buildings.

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Trees