Blue cypress: red tips

The blue cypress belongs to the genus of conifers

• You can tell whether it is really a real blue cypress by its wonderful blue color and flaky leaves. Especially the underside of the leaves of the needles are colored in this shade. In contrast, the top is dark green. If you discover red tips on the branches, this is a harmless phenomenon.
• The impressive conifer thrives in normal, loose soil. It is important that this is deep and nutritious. The plant likes moist soil, but does not tolerate waterlogging. Make sure that the location is sheltered from the wind and avoid heavy soils, for example made of clay.
• If you want to create an opaque hedge, the blue cypress is a good choice. It has a dense and upright habit and is easy to prune. To keep the hedge tight, you should plan for regular, but not too strong, pruning. If the conifer gets red tips, this is probably due to the location.

Red tips on excessive heat

• Since the false cypress originally comes from the colder regions of East Asia and North America, it can also tolerate a partially shaded location without any problems. It does well in a sunny spot, but too much heat is harmful.
• If the solar radiation is too high, the shoot tips burn and turn red. This doesn't harm the tree any further, but it looks ugly. If this is the case with your conifer, simply cut off the affected areas with clean secateurs.


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