Botanical name |
Cupressus sempervirens 'Pyramidalis' (Stricta) (Cyprès de Florence) |
Common name |
Italian Cypress |
Category |
conifera fastigiata |
Origin |
the Mediterranean Cypress is largely native around the Mediterranean Sea. It can be found as far north as Switzerland, south to Libya and east to Iran and most places in between. Peculiarly it is also known as the Italian cypress despite not being native to Italy. |
Bearing |
conifer with columnar, narrow, tapering and compact habit. Pyramidalis is the typical variety of fastigiate habit. |
Leaves |
dark green foliage in short sprays on erect branches |
Soil |
grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from cool, drying winds. Tolerates dry conditions |
Max Height |
20 m |
Max Width |
3 m |