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Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'

Columnar Italian Cypress

Plant photo of: Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'
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Information by:         Photographer: Dave Ryden

 

Description

Italian Cypress is often associated with Italian and Spanish architecture, providing columns in the landscape. It can quickly reach 40' tall and 3'-4' wide. 'Stricta' is compact, dense, columnar and produces long, straight branches with dark green foliage. Birds use the conifer as nesting and refuge. It does best in full sun with well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established. It is a narrower version of the parent plant.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

25-40'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Screen, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.