Cupressus sempervirens – Italian cypress, Mediterranean cypress

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Cupressus sempervirens – Italian cypress, Mediterranean cypress

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Large tree whose habit varies from very narrow columnar to broad horizontal fan-shaped. The various clones can sometimes be distinguished by the invalid epithets f. horizontalis for the broad shape and f. sempervirens or f. stricta for the columnar shape. In practice the narrow columnar shape is usually meant. It can grow to 20 to 30 m tall, or even to 40 m in some cases. The bark is grey and slightly grooved when mature. The scaly foliage consists of small, matt dark green contiguous scales. The cypress grows on any soil provided it is well drained. Tolerates a lot of wind, including sea wind, but has poor tolerance to cold, drying wind. The limited winter hardiness means this tree is only suitable for mild climatic zones and in sheltered sites such as patios, atriums and courtyards.

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Specifications
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Height
20 – 30 (40) m
Width
4-6m
Crown
columnar to broad fan-shaped, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
twigs grey-brown, bark grey, slightly grooved
Leaf
rounded, contiguous scales, matt dark green, evergreen
Flowers
inconspicuous, yellow
Fruits
round with slightly elongated cones, green to bluish purple, 2 - 3 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
any well-drained soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
8a (-12,2 to -9,5 °C)
Wind resistance
good, tolerates sea wind but not cold, drying wind
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, coastal areas
Shape
clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Origin
Eastern Mediterranean coastal area, Eastern North Africa, Asia Minor, Northern Iran
Clear stem conifer Specimen conifer clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving suitable for dry soil can withstand wind columnar 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green yellow average growing non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Cupressus sempervirens

Cupressus sempervirens can eventually reach a height of 20 – 30 (40) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Cupressus sempervirens is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 – 30 (40) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Cupressus sempervirens is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Cupressus sempervirens with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Cupressus sempervirens blooms in january.
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