Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'
Italian Cypress
Description
Conifer, evergreen tree, very narrow columnar, to 20 ft in 10 years, finally to 40-60 ft tall and about 3 ft wide. Branches are flattened; leaves are dark green and aromatic when crushed. It has a narrow, columnar form. It does best in full sun with well draining, sandy soil. It does very well in Mediterranean types of climate thus does well in parts of California. Looks great next to tall buildings.
Plant Type
Conifer
Height Range
25-40', 40-60'
Width Range
6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Park, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.