Cupressus sempervirens
Italian Cypress
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Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) - Description
C. sempervirens is native to southern Europe and western Asia. It bears horizontal branches and dark green foliage.
Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) - Blooming
Cupressus bears cones. The female cones ripen during the second year. Foliage is fragrant for some species. For example, the glandless needles of C. goveniana are lemon-scented when crushed.
Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) - Growth
Conifers with small, scale-like leaves and marble to golf ball sized cones, which may stay on the tree unopened for years. Does best in full sun. If grown inside, make sure to provide good ventilation. Protect from cold and dry winds.
Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring in either a seedbed or in containers (in a cold frame). Cold frames are protective structures, located outside for propagating and growing plants. Can also propagate by rooting cuttings in late fall or early winter.
Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) - Pest
Scale insects, caterpillars, bark beetles, and sawfly. Other problems include tip and branch dieback, needle blights, root rot, and canker.
Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) - Soil and irrigation
Tolerates a range of soils from alkaline to acid, and heavy to light. Prefers well-drained soil and is very drought and heat tolerant.
