CIPRÉS TOTEM

Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens ‘Totem’
Common Names: Totem Cypress, Italian Cypress ‘Totem’, Ciprés Totem
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates a range of substrates including rocky and calcareous soils
Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Foliage: Dense, dark green, scale-like evergreen foliage held tightly to upright, columnar branches
Flowers: Inconspicuous; produces small cones rather than showy blooms
Growth Rate: Moderate

Uses:

Ornamental Plant:
Cupressus ‘Totem’ is admired for its slender, vertical growth and dense foliage, ideal for creating structure and height in formal gardens, Mediterranean landscapes, and modern designs.

Xeriscaping:
Its drought tolerance and minimal maintenance needs make it a reliable choice for low-water-use gardens in hot, dry climates.

Sculptural Accent Plant:
Its striking, columnar form serves as a dramatic vertical element, perfect for lining paths, framing entrances, or adding rhythm to geometric designs.

Benefits:

Extreme Drought Tolerance:
Performs exceptionally well in arid conditions with minimal irrigation.

Low Maintenance:
Evergreen, pest-resistant, and easy to prune if shaping is desired.

Architectural Form:
Its narrow, upright habit provides year-round structure and formality to the landscape.

Privacy & Wind Protection:
Can be used in rows for screening or windbreaks without taking up much ground space.

Cold Hardy:
Tolerates frost and is well-suited to Mediterranean and temperate climates.

Cupressus sempervirens ‘Totem’ is a refined, architectural evergreen that brings timeless elegance and vertical drama to sustainable landscapes. Its compact footprint, drought resilience, and sculptural form make it an ideal choice for structured and water-wise garden designs.