Description
Cupressus sempervirens ‘Totem’ Hedging Plants
Cupressus sempervirens ‘Totem’, often called Totem Italian Cypress, is a compact, evergreen conifer prized for its narrow, upright growth and dense, dark green foliage. This elegant plant is perfect for creating formal hedges, privacy screens, or as vertical accents in garden designs. Its slim profile and low-maintenance nature make it a versatile choice for both small and large gardens, providing year-round structure and colour.
Features of Totem Italian Cypress
Totem Italian Cypress features tightly packed, fine-textured foliage that maintains its rich green colour throughout the year. Growing at a moderate rate of 20 to 40 centimetres per year, it can reach heights of 4 to 6 metres, while its slim width allows it to fit comfortably in narrow spaces. Its tidy, columnar growth makes it suitable for formal and modern garden styles.
Why Choose Totem Italian Cypress?
This plant is ideal for adding height and structure to gardens without taking up much ground space. Its dense foliage offers effective privacy and screening, while its low-maintenance care makes it a practical option for homeowners and landscapers. Its adaptability to various climates and soil types ensures reliable growth in UK gardens.
Benefits for Nature
Totem Italian Cypress provides excellent shelter for birds within its dense evergreen foliage. Its year-round cover is particularly valuable during the colder months, offering a reliable refuge for wildlife.
Landscaping and Design Uses
Totem Italian Cypress is perfect for creating narrow privacy screens, formal hedges, or vertical focal points. It can be used to line pathways, frame entrances, or add structure to small spaces. Its compact size and upright growth make it especially suited for modern urban gardens or areas with limited planting space.
Growing Conditions
This plant thrives in well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, or chalky types. It prefers full sun and grows well in sheltered locations, though it can tolerate moderate wind and frost once established. Minimal care is needed, with occasional pruning in spring or summer to maintain its shape and size.
Fun Fact
Totem Italian Cypress is a compact cultivar of the traditional Italian Cypress, designed to fit seamlessly into smaller gardens and tighter spaces while retaining the classic Mediterranean appeal.
Summary
Cupressus sempervirens ‘Totem’ is a compact, evergreen conifer with dense green foliage and a narrow, upright growth habit. Perfect for privacy hedges, architectural accents, or small-space planting, it provides reliable, low-maintenance greenery year-round.
Disclaimer
Totem Italian Cypress plants may vary in appearance depending on the season and maturity. Regular watering during establishment and occasional pruning will help maintain their health and desired shape.
Delivery
How Your Plants Are Delivered
We offer a variety of delivery types to suit the needs of all plants available on our website. Delivery is calculated in the cart based on the plant size and quantity that you’ve ordered.
Delivery Types
Small Plants (0-50 cm): Delivered in compact, recyclable boxes, perfect for delicate items such as small pot grown or bare root plants.
Medium Plants (51-120 cm): Delivered securely on pallets or if the plants are bare root in medium-sized boxes to keep them safe during transit.
Large Plants (121-200 cm): Packaged in robust boxes if they are bare root, alternatively loaded onto pallets for a quick delivery.
Oversized Plants (201-1200 cm): Delivered via van or lorry, ensuring proper care for the largest items.
Root Types
We cater to bare root, root ball, and pot-grown plants. Each plant is carefully prepared to ensure it arrives fresh and ready to thrive in your garden.
Eco-Friendly Packaging
All our boxes are made from recyclable materials to reduce environmental impact.
For more details, feel free to explore our Delivery Page or contact our friendly team for assistance. We will be happy to help!
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions about Totem Italian Cypress Hedging Plants
How fast does Totem Italian Cypress grow, and is it suitable for hedging?
Totem Italian Cypress grows at a moderate rate of 20 to 40 centimetres per year. Its narrow, upright growth habit and dense foliage make it ideal for creating formal hedges, privacy screens, or architectural accents in gardens.
What are the best growing conditions for Totem Italian Cypress?
This plant thrives in well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, or chalky types. It prefers full sun and performs well in sheltered locations but can also tolerate moderate wind and frost once established. Regular watering during the first year ensures healthy growth.
Is Totem Italian Cypress suitable for small gardens or narrow spaces?
Yes, Totem Italian Cypress is perfect for small gardens or narrow spaces due to its slim, upright growth habit. It works well for lining pathways, framing entrances, or adding vertical structure to compact outdoor areas.
Does Totem Italian Cypress require a lot of maintenance?
No, this plant is low-maintenance. It requires occasional pruning, usually in spring or summer, to maintain its shape and height. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and naturally resistant to pests and diseases, making it an easy-care option for any garden.
Does Totem Italian Cypress support wildlife?
Yes, its dense evergreen foliage provides excellent shelter and nesting opportunities for birds. Its year-round coverage is particularly beneficial for wildlife during colder months when other plants may lose their leaves.
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Minimum Order Quantities
At Harrod Outdoors, we want to provide you with the highest-quality plants and excellent service. To ensure efficiency and keep costs manageable, we’ve implemented minimum order quantities for bare root hedging plants and the smallest size of pot-grown plants (15-30cm). This policy helps us handle the sourcing, lifting, and transportation of these products more effectively.
When shopping with us, here are the minimum order quantities for our products:
Product Type | Size | Minimum Order Quantity | Order Increment |
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Bare Root Plants | 15-30cm | 100 plants | Step up by 5 |
30-50cm | 50 plants | Step up by 5 |
50-70cm | 25 plants | Step up by 5 |
71cm+ | 10 plants | Step up by 1 |
Pot Grown Plants | 15-30cm | 50 plants | Step up by 5 |