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 5–9Climate Mediterranean

Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — accentuating vertical lines in the landscape

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cupressaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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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') — clean fragrance when crushed or brushed against; inconspicuous cones may appear, image 66

Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — inconspicuous cones may appear; and can adapt to a variety of well-drained soils, image 67

Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Stricta') — but the true ornamental value of this plant lies in its dense; regular watering during the, image 68

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