Italian Cypress. A narrow almost pencil-like coniferous tree with dark green foliage and prickly brown cones. Max Height 20m. Max Spread 3m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cupressus sempervirens ‘Stricta’
A narrow almost pencil-like coniferous tree with dark green foliage and prickly brown cones.
Additional information
| Generic | Cupressus |
|---|---|
| Species | sempervirens |
| Varietry | 'Stricta' |
| Common Name | Italian Cypress |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20m |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Narrowly columnar |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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