Cupressus sempervirens

• Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens
• Common Names: Mediterranean Cypress, Italian Cypress
• Mature Height: 40-60 (12.1-18.2 meters) feet can reach up to 80 feet in ideal conditions
• Mature Spread: 6-10 feet (1.8-3 meters)
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-draining soil; adaptable to various soil types including sandy, clay, and loamy soils; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH
• Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Foliage: Evergreen; dense, scale-like leaves with a deep green color
• Flowers: Coniferous; produces small, inconspicuous cones that are not typically ornamental

Uses:

• Ornamental: Highly valued for its elegant, columnar form and deep green foliage, making it a popular choice for formal gardens and landscapes.
• Hedge: Effective as a tall hedge or privacy screen due to its dense foliage and narrow shape.
• Landscape Accent: Ideal for creating focal points or vertical accents in garden designs.

Benefits:

• Vertical Presence: Provides a dramatic, vertical element in the landscape, adding structure and formality to garden designs.
• Evergreen Foliage: Retains its deep green color year-round, offering continuous visual interest and privacy.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established, making it a practical choice for low-maintenance landscaping.
• Drought Tolerance: Adapted to dry conditions and requires less frequent watering compared to many other trees.

Cupressus sempervirens, or Mediterranean Cypress, is renowned for its elegant, columnar shape and evergreen foliage. Its versatility and low maintenance needs make it a popular choice for formal gardens, hedges, and landscape accents, providing a classic, timeless look.