If you want a Mediterranean flair in your garden, you should get cypresses. Everything you need to know about buying cypress trees is here.
Cypresses (Cupressus) are wonderful and, above all, versatile plants for the house and garden. A dense hedge of Leyland cypresses (Cupressocyparis leylandii) reliably protects the garden or terrace from prying eyes in both summer and winter and keeps noise and exhaust fumes from the street away. The concise column of a Mediterranean cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), on the other hand, brings Mediterranean flair to your home. And a small Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) as a houseplant even creates a Christmas spirit. No matter which type of cypress you choose, the evergreen plants are pleasant and long-lasting companions. However, so that you can enjoy your cypress for a long time, you should choose carefully and take a close look when it comes to choosing the species and the individual.
You should consider this when buying cypresses
Of course, the type is decisive when buying: The main points when choosing are the sensitivity to pruning or the vigour, as well as the winter hardiness. So orientate yourself on the planned area of application of the cypress. If you want to plant a hedge, the cypress species should be particularly vigorous and cut-tolerant. If you prefer solitary specimens, a slower growing species may even be more pleasant. As soon as you have decided on the type, the selection of the variety is already on. The eye is what matters most here, because the main difference between the varieties is the color of their foliage.
The selection of the individual plant is also crucial. You should attach particular importance to the height of the plants. Small cypresses may cost less money, but cypresses under a meter tall are much more sensitive to frost and should not be planted out just yet. So if you want to put your cypress outdoors right away, we recommend getting a larger one.
You should also examine the he alth of any plant when you buy it. If there are any indications of vermin or weakness, it is better to use another specimen.
Recommended sources for buying cypress trees
Cypress trees are available almost everywhere - from nurseries and garden centers to the occasional supermarket. However, if you want to buy strong and older plants, you should invest a little more money and visit the tree nursery you trust. The New Garden Nursery, for example, offers various varieties of Leyland cypress (Cupressocyparis leylandii) and also specimens of Mediterranean cypress (Cupressus sempervirens). If you want to plant an entire hedge, you will quickly find that cypresses are not cheap. Here it is worth taking a look at various used platforms such as eBay classifieds, because every now and then private individuals offer smaller and larger cypresses at low prices.
We have put together the most important information about cypresses for you here. Anyone who is now considering creating a Mediterranean garden will find a little inspiration with us.