Cupressus sempervirens

Italian cypress variety becomes narrow, dark-green, candle-shaped tree. Best away from fog belt but survives 5-10 years in SF.
height 12–20ft
width 3–6ft
tolerates Cold, Drought, Heat, Wind
water
needs
Low
water
info
For the first three years after it’s planted, this tree should be watered deeply but infrequently (when the top three inches of soil or so have dried). After that, the tree won’t need supplemental water except in exceptionally hot and dry environments. Use drippers, emitters or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil.

A great trick for watering street trees is to drill a â…›-inch hole on the bottom edge of a 5-gallon bucket, then set the bucket with the hole aligned next to the tree and fill the bucket with water. Fill once for a 1-5 gallon plant, fill twice for a 7-15 gallon plant, three times for 25g or larger plants.
hardy
to
5F
exposure Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin E Mediterranean
california
native
No
sunset
zones
6–16, 18–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Needs no pruning to keep a tight upright form. Lower branches can be pruned off to accentuate the trunk of the tree.

Special Interest

Great for screening when planted close together.