Italian Cypress in ground help
Irida Medina
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Italian Cypress accident! HELP!
Comments (9)SCOUTJE - Yes, the *YOUNGER* trees, I'm not too worried about. It's the tree with the 3 -4 inch diameter trunk that I'm concerned about. I can't picture a new leader (although I hope I'm wrong) FAMARTIN - Before and After pictures. I had to be at work and before I left home I gave specific instructions. The person SCREWED UP....See MoreItalian Cypress cuttings help
Comments (1)I don't know but would assume it can't get enough water to the leaves so they're dying. But it could still root. Conifers aren't quick. You could try a lot more cuttings for better odds and clovering with plastic to keep the moisture in (slower to dry the leaves). And/or try again in the spring....See MoreItalian Cypress needs help
Comments (3)It is unlikely that the Italian Cypress will grow anything on the bottom 2' of trunk as you are describing. Once the limbs are removed from the trunk, it is rare that any foliage will grow back. The Italian Cypress commonly sold is a cultivar of the species that has strong fastigate tendencies. In other words the limbs grow straight up to give it the typical look that it has. Incidentally 2' apart is way too close to plant these trees and have them do well. This is particularly true in arid areas. 12' - 24' depending on the rainfall of your area, is more realistic. A different tree should have been used for foliage all the way to the ground, or perhaps as you say, fill in with bushes/etc....See MorePlanting italian Cypress and Thuja Giants
Comments (1)Most folks who garden much in containers find Miracle Gro potting soil to be rather unsatisfactory. It is of too fine a texture and is too moisture retentive, leading to excessively wet growing conditions and the potential for root rots. I would suggest you visit the Container Gardening forum and investigate some of the threads there discussing the 5-1-1 and gritty mix recipes to understand the benefits of a fast draining, very durable and textural potting soil. 2 weeks is not too long a time to consider replanting in a better quality soil mix. Fertilizing newly planted trees and shrubs is seldom recommended but it certainly won't kill them. I wouldn't bother to dig them up - that will only stress them further - but make sure you are supplying adequate water. That will help to flush any excess fertilizer away through the soil (especially if you mixed the ferts into the planting hole - this can harm tender feeder roots). Watering infrequently (once or twice a week) but slowly and deeply when you do is most advised....See Moreken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
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