Italian Cypress
Cupressus sempervirens
Columnar cypress forms a tall, narrow tree with dense, dark green foliage. It tolerates drought and a range of soils, making it well suited to hedging and avenues.
Attributes
Type
Tree, evergreen
Spread
2.5 – 4.0 m
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Min. temperature
-12 °C
Data: Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden
Drought tolerant
Evergreen
Salt tolerant
Care guide
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low
Height
10–20 m
Hardiness
High
Flowering
Spring
Foliage
Evergreen
Available Sizes
5L
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Sources
Page information is based on the following sources:
- Profile Wikipedia (EN) — Cupressus sempervirens
- Facts Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden