Cupressus arizonica 'Fastigiata'
Arizona Cypress (Stem 45 cone on top)
From Mediterranean region; nursery stock typically sourced from Italy or Spain
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Few plants capture the romance of a Mediterranean landscape quite like the Italian Cypress, with its iconic slender, columnar silhouette of dense, blue-green foliage reaching elegantly skyward. Grown here as a clear-stemmed standard, it brings immediate architectural drama to pots, patios, and formal garden settings. A true statement plant that evokes sun-baked hillsides and Tuscan villas, yet surprisingly adaptable to the British garden.
Care
Best in full sun in a sheltered position, as it dislikes prolonged exposure to harsh frost and cold drying winds. Water moderately during the growing season; once established it is reasonably drought tolerant. Little pruning is required — simply remove any wayward shoots to maintain its natural form. In colder UK regions, protect the pot from hard frosts or overwinter under glass.
Hardiness: H3