Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' |
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Columnar Italian Cypress |
Italian Cypress is often associated with Italian and Spanish architecture, providing columns in the landscape. They often reach 40'- 60' tall. 'Stricta' is compact, columnar and produces long, straight branches with deep green foliage. Once it's established, it is drought tolerant. Provide well draining soil. Do not plant near ocean.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
40-60'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Intermittent
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Screen, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.