Cupressus sempervirens/Italian Cypress

Typical specimen in their native Italian countryside
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Scientific Name:	Cupressus sempervirens
Common Name:	Italian Cypress
Plant Type:	Evergreen
Leaf Type:	Needleleaf
Hardiness Zone:	7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Determine Your Zone
Height:	30-50 feet
Spread:	5 - 10 feet
Light Exposure:	Sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:	Slow
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	Yes

Comments:	This tall, columnar, narrow, and pyramidal tree has high tolerance to drought and good salt tolerance. May be used as screen and as a strong accent in large spaces. Canker has been a serious problem on the west coast. Never can predict the length of life. Some are very long-lived and others are short-lived. Cannot tolerate heavy, poorly drained soils. Provide full sunlight. This tree is a classic tree in Italy, its native land. Provides strong punctuation in any landscape setting.