🌲 The guide to caring for the Totem Cypress – a green pillar that adds height and prestige to the garden
Totem cypress is a tall, narrow ornamental tree from the cypress family, one of the most durable and popular varieties in gardens in Israel.
It is especially suitable for those who want to create an impressive boundary line , natural concealment , or simply add green and elegant height at a precise point in the garden 🌿
It is evergreen, grows narrowly and straight like a column, and can reach a height of 4–6 meters – but takes up almost no space across!
☀️ Light and watering conditions – for sun lovers and thrift
🔆 Light:
Totem cypress needs full sun to develop upright and green.
It can also do well in partial shade, but the density of the leaves will be reduced and it will look less dense.
💧 Irrigation according to the seasons:
| season | Recommended watering |
|---|---|
| Spring–Summer (First Year) | Watering twice a week, deeply and thoroughly |
| After establishment | Watering once a week in summer, every 10–14 days in winter |
| Regular rainfall | Usually no additional watering is needed. |
🧪 Ensure good drainage and a space of 50–80 cm between trees – to allow air circulation and prevent fungal diseases.
✂️ Pruning and general care
✂️ Totem cypress hardly needs pruning – but the edges can be shaped to maintain a straight line or a certain height.
Looks great even without intervention, thanks to a natural, symmetrical structure.
🌿 Fertilization:
Once in early spring with a slow-release fertilizer for trees – that's definitely enough.
It is recommended to incorporate compost into the soil at the beginning of planting.
🪴 Recommended location in the garden:
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Border plants
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Narrow avenue of trees
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Combination near walls or fences
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Marking an entrance or path
💸 Cypress Totem – Price by size
| size | Price range |
|---|---|
| 40–60 cm | 40–70 ₪ |
| 1–1.5 meters | 90–140 ₪ |
| 2 meters and above | 160–300 ₪ |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Cypress Totem
Is it leafing?
No. It is an evergreen tree – it remains green and dense all year round.
Can it be grown in a large pot?
Possible for a limited period, but it is recommended to plant in open ground to realize its full potential.
Is a totem cypress suitable as a screen for neighbors?
Yes – thanks to its narrow height, it is a natural and aesthetic solution for creating privacy.
Is it susceptible to disease?
Usually not. Only in cases of lack of ventilation or overwatering - fungus (canker) may appear. Maintaining good drainage and distance between seedlings prevents this.
💡 Did you know?
🌲 Totem cypress is a cultivated variety of Mediterranean cypress , and a relative of the cypresses from which windbreaks are built in Italy and France.
In the past, it was used to mark roads, boundaries, and even entrances to temples – thanks to its symmetrical and impressive structure.
🌿 Tip from professionals
Plant a few totem bushes in a straight row along a path, wall, or fence – and you'll get a luxurious, defined, elegant look with almost no maintenance.
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