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Emerald Isle Cypress Width for Screening

Planting Emerald Isle Cypress for a Privacy Screen

Tags say 6–8 ft wide; nurseries say 4–5 ft. Our experience: they reach 6–8 ft but are sparse at the edges. For a solid screen, plant on 5–6 ft centers. Plant in cool weather, evening, with mulch. They make a nice hedge.

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