Accession Count: 30
Common Name:
Italian cypress
Family Name:
Cupressaceae
Botanical Name:
Cupressus sempervirens
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Characteristics:
Cupressus sempervirens is a tall, evergreen tree, with scaly, dark gray-green leaves.
Compound:
Cup sem
Geographic Origin:
Mediterranean
Ecozone Origin:
Palearctic
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Natural History:
The C. sempervirens originates from the Mediterranean,where it can be found mainly in Crotia and Jerusalem along the west coast of Europe. The sempervirens can now be found all along the East coast of USA and in Colorado, Arizona, and Califonia.
Cultivation Notes:
C. sempervirens is best suited to locations with full sun. It is resistant to Texas Root Rot, but could potentially be damaged by red spider mites.
Ethnobotany:
Cupressus sempervirens has the strongest vertical form in the plant world, and a heavy, dark, columnar form. Because of this, in landscapes it can be used as an accent, border, barrier, or windbreak. Many cultivars boasting denser growth, or blue-green leaves are available.
Height:
50 - 100 feet
Width:
6 - 10 feet
Growth Rate:
Moderate Growing
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Function:
Accent
Spread:
Non-spreading
Allergen:
Non-allergenic
Invasive:
Benign
Toxicity:
Benign
Hardy:
Hardy
Water Use:
Low water Use
Citations:
- Duffield, Mary Rose, and Warren D. Jones. Plants for Dry Climates - How to Select, Grow, and Enjoy. Lane Publishing Company, 1992.
- swbiodiversity.org
