Italian Cypress

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This narrow, columnar tree is covered with grayish-green needle-like leaves. Its unique and very particular shape make it an outstanding landscape accent or topiary. Small cones emerge in fall. May benefit from shelter from wind. Drought tolerant and adaptable to various soils.

Companion Plants

Spreading Juniper

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Spreading Juniper

Junipers are wonderfully easy to grow. There are many sizes and shapes available to fit any landscape need. Most are hardy, durable, and require little maintenance. Evergreen foliage contrasts strikingly with other juniper, redtwig dogwood, and barberry. Tolerates any well-drained soil type.

Yaupon Holly

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Yaupon Holly

Broadleaf evergreen shrub. Dwarf spreading habit with tiny, lustrous leaves. Self-fruiting form. Red fruit ripens in fall.

Carolina Cherry Laurel

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Carolina Cherry Laurel

Details

Common name

Italian Cypress

Botanical name

Cupressus sempervirens

Zone

USDA 7 - 9

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Bloom time

No Bloom

Light

sun

Height

40-60' (13-19 m)

Habit

columnar

Water

every other day

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

apply mulch