Mediterranean cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) is a tree that can grow higher than 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: Mediterranean cypress or Italian cypress.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Mediterranean cypress, Italian cypress
Scientific name: Cupressus sempervirens
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Coastal
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Mediterranean cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) – H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Mediterranean cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) – stux, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
