Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'

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Information by: Oregon State University Photographer: Dave Ryden

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.