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Also Known As

  • Cupressus sempervirens 'sempervirens'
  • Italian Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 20'-30'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 7a-10a

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Cupressus sempervirens plant details

Cupressus sempervirens is a moderate-growing evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus sempervirens

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus sempervirens

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(Italian Cypress) This columnar conifer is grown through the Mediterranean regions all over the world. It's amazing that it is hardy here. There are old plants in Eugene that have survived -12°. These plants will grow fast and very full and bushy.
This superb, upright columnar tree has appeared in classic Mediterranean gardens (and so its paintings) since the time of the Renaissance. Commonly used as a screen, this 40-60', and sometimes taller, tree features dark-green scale-like leaves on vertical branches. Introduced from the mountains of Iran into Italy long before such things were recorded and is now a common sight throughout the Mediterranean or places such as California that share its climate. S/M
Very narrow, upright conifer with green gray foliage. Great choice for an accent plant in a tight spot. Also known as the Mediterranean Cypress. It is a very long lived tree, with some specimens reported to be over 1000 years old. Growth Rate medium
Exhibits a narrow, columnar form with upright branching and dark green to blue-green foliage. Does very well in a wide variety of locations, from the marine Pacific northwest, to Hawaii, to (of course) Italy. Grows to 20 to 30" in height with a width of 3-5' at maturity.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Cupressus sempervirens plant

How to Grow Cupressus sempervirens

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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