How to Use Cypress on the Wall

If you want to cover an undesirable wall with greenery, cypress trees are fast-growing and easy to maintain. Increase privacy to your home and yard by planting cypress down the length of a wall, as typical growth is up to 75 feet tall. The deep green color of the needles complements any style landscape and provides the yard with shade and refreshing fragrance. If you are on a budget, cypress trees are inexpensive, tolerant of many soil types and especially thrive in growing zones 6 through 10.

Stake
Shovel
Pruning shears

Instructions

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  Plant cypress trees along the length of the wall, at least 6 feet apart to accommodate spread during growth. Cypress must grow in an area with partial to full sun and well-drained soil. Ensure even planting by marking a spot every 6 feet using a stake.
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  Dig a hole for each tree using a shovel. The hole must be slightly less deep than the roots, and twice as wide. Break up the soil at the bottom of each hole with a shovel to allow for roots to penetrate for maximum growth.
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  Place the cypress at each designated location, and then fill each hole with soil. Water the hole thoroughly to compact the soil and remove air bubbles within the hole.
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  Trim dead or brown branches with pruning shears. Remove dead branches to reduce the risk of diseases or fungus from moving to other parts of the tree. Pruning allows you to create the desired shape out of the cypress as it grows.
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  Prune the cypress once it reaches your desired height against the wall. If you choose to let the plant grow naturally, it can reach heights of 40 to 75 feet at maturity.

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