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Cupressus sempervirens Stricta

Cupressus sempervirens Stricta

Name: Cupressus sempervirens Stricta - 35 litre container
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11271r
Price: 357.11 NZD
Availability: InStock
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Cupressus sempervirens Stricta, commonly known as the Italian Pencil Cypress Tree, is a conifer that features dense, dark green foliage, and grows with a slim, columnar habit. This Pencil Cypress is a common sight in formal gardens across the Mediterranean. The foliage comprises short sprays of dark green, conifer foliage held on erect branches. It can grow to 20 m tall with a spread of just 75 cm though it is often kept to shorter heights. Cupressus sempervirens Stricta is valued for its slender, upright habit and is perfect for planting in a series or as pillars at an entranceway.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Conifers
Height:	20.00 m
Spread:	75 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:	Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles:	Architectural, Formal, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Pencil Cypress, Italian Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens Stricta, Cupressus semp Stricta, Cupressus stricta, Cypress stricta, Cupressus sempervirens var Stricta, Sempervirens Stricta, Italian Cypress Stricta

Cupressus sempervirens Stricta Details

Cupressus sempervirens Stricta, commonly known as the Italian Pencil Cypress Tree, is a conifer that features dense, dark green foliage, and grows with a slim, columnar habit. This Pencil Cypress is a common sight in formal gardens across the Mediterranean. The foliage comprises short sprays of dark green, conifer foliage held on erect branches. It can grow to 20 m tall with a spread of just 75 cm though it is often kept to shorter heights. It grows best in full sun on a well-drained, semi-sheltered site and is tolerant of dry periods and moderate frost. Cupressus sempervirens Stricta is valued for its slender, upright habit that brings an architectural effect and is great for bringing height and depth to plantings. It is perfect for planting in a series or as pillars at an entranceway.