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Italian Cypress

Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta'

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Overview

The Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta') is a narrow, columnar evergreen, accentuating vertical lines in the landscape. Reaching up to 40 feet tall and 5 feet wide, it offers dense, dark green foliage. Ideal for formal gardens, this low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Excellent for framing entries or as a privacy screen. Hardy in Zones 7-10. Space 3-6 feet apart for hedging.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 5–9Type Conifer, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — inconspicuous cones may appear; and can adapt to a variety of well-drained soils

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — this cypress is an ideal choice for creating formal sight lines; regular watering during the, image 76
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — Regular watering during the first few growing seasons will establish a deep; ideal for formal gardens
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — accentuating vertical lines in the landscape; inconspicuous cones may appear
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — and can adapt to a variety of well-drained soils
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — Reaching up to 40 feet tall and 5 feet wide, it offers dense, dark green foliage
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — tolerating drought once established; ideal for formal gardens, this low-maintenance plant, image 73
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — or even a dramatic living fence; ideal for formal gardens, this low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — making it relatively low maintenance.<br><br>For zones 7 through 10; and can adapt to a, image 75
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — while maintaining a modest width of 5 to 10 feet; ideal for formal gardens, this low-maintenance plant
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — upright habit and its richly green; ideal for formal gardens, this low-maintenance plant, image 69
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — while maintaining a modest width of 5 to 10 feet; ideal for formal gardens, this, image 65
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — and can adapt to a variety of well-drained soils; inconspicuous cones may appear
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — consider its need for full sun exposure to thrive and maintain its tight; and can adapt to a variety of
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — this cypress is an ideal choice for creating formal sight lines; regular watering during the first few
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — textured foliage.<br><br>When integrating the Italian Cypress into a landscape design; inconspicuous cones
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — typically placed about 6 to 8 feet apart center on center; and can adapt to a variety of well-drained soils
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — Spacing should be considered during planning
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — textured foliage.<br><br>When integrating the Italian Cypress into a landscape design
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — occasional deep watering is appreciated; inconspicuous cones may appear
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — especially in extreme heat
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — to accommodate their mature spread; regular watering during the first few growing seasons will establish a
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — occasional deep watering is appreciated
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — this cypress is an ideal choice for creating formal sight lines
Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — is a towering and slender evergreen that brings a touch of Mediterranean elegance to any landscape
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