Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'
Italian Cypress
From Mediterranean region; stock typically sourced from Italy or Spain
Available March 2027
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Few trees capture the romance of the Mediterranean garden quite like the Italian Cypress, with its dramatically narrow, pencil-thin silhouette soaring skyward in deep, lustrous green. These are statement trees in the truest sense — architectural, timeless, and impossibly elegant, evoking sun-drenched Tuscan hillsides and grand villa gardens. Plant them as a formal avenue, frame a doorway, or use as a bold vertical accent to punctuate a planting scheme with real theatre.
Care
Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for drier gardens. Water regularly in the first season to establish roots, then reduce frequency. Requires little to no pruning to maintain its natural columnar form. Avoid waterlogged or heavy clay soils. Provide shelter from harsh cold winds in exposed sites.
Hardiness: H3