Blue cypresses shoot up quite quickly. The plants usually remain quite slender. The planting distance depends on whether you want to grow the blue cypress as a single plant or as a hedge. For hedge plants, the planting distance may be shorter.
What planting distance is recommended for blue cypresses?
The planting distance for blue cypresses varies depending on the use: As a single plant, the distance is 2-3 meters to ensure sufficient space and sun. When used as hedge plants, a distance of 30-50 centimeters should be maintained to allow for regular cutting.
Planting spacing of solitary blue cypresses
A solitary blue cypress only comes into its own if it is not too crowded by other plants. In addition, the false cypress should get as much sun as possible.
The planting distance should be between two and three meters depending on the desired final height.
Planting distance in the hedge
The planting distance in the hedge can be lower as you will then have to cut the blue cypresses regularly.
The distance here should be between 30 and 50 centimeters.
Tip
All parts of the blue cypress are poisonous to humans and animals. If children and pets use the garden, it is better not to plant false cypresses. This also applies if horses or cattle graze on the neighboring property.
