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Which location is ideal for false cypress trees?

False cypress trees like it sunny or at least partially shaded. In a location that is too dark and shady, the trees remain small and weak.

You can also use low cypress trees in a bucket or as a bonsai draw.

What should the soil be like?

• Relaxed
• Humos
• Without waterlogging
• If possible not calcareous

Prepare the planting hole by adding mature compost or Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) work into the earth. You can loosen very firm soils with sand. If the soil is damp, you should provide drainage.

What is the planting distance?

As a single plant, the False cypress three square meters are available. When planting as hedge the ideal planting distance is 50 centimeters. If the hedge is to stay very low, 30 centimeters is enough.

How far the cypress needs to be from neighboring properties depends on the responsible municipality.

When planting near buildings, you should be at least two meters distance keep.

When is the best time to plant?

Like all trees of life, it is best to plant false cypresses in autumn through to the beginning of October. You can plant container goods all year round if you water the plants regularly.

Can false cypresses be transplanted?

Transplanting is possible up to the age of approximately four years. You should not move older false cypress trees, as it is almost impossible to dig up the entire root ball.

How are false cypresses propagated?

The propagation takes place through sowing or cuttings.

Which plants are suitable as neighbors?

If the false cypress stands alone, it works best when it has a lot of space around it. In hedges, it gets along with many other hedge plants such as Thuja, Snow jasmine or hornbeam.

Are cypress trees poisonous?

False cypresses are in all parts of the plant poisonous, for humans and animals. They should therefore only be planted out of the reach of children, pets or grazing animals.