Ciprese Care

Cypress trees need water most in spring when they enter a growth spurt and in fall just before they go dormant. They can withstand occasional drought once established, but it’s best to water them if you haven’t had a drenching rain for more than a month.

Wipe the blades of your pruning tools free of any loose dirt before trimming or pruning. Dampen a clean cloth with rubbing alcohol, household bleach or household disinfectant and thoroughly -- but carefully -- wipe the blades down to disinfect them. Moisten a clean cloth with water and give the blades a final wipe. Allow your tools to air dry before use. This sterilization process helps prevent the spread of potentially fatal plant diseases.

Wait a year after planting before fertilizing a cypress tree for the first time. Cypress trees growing in a regularly fertilized lawn don’t generally need additional fertilizer once established. Otherwise, fertilize the tree every year or two with a balanced fertilizer or a thin layer of compost in fall. Spread a pound (454 g.) of balanced fertilizer for each inch (2.5 cm.) of trunk diameter over an area approximately equal to the spread of the canopy.

Plants prefer cooler temperatures of 55-65°F.

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