About
Cupressus sempervirens is a medium-sized, perennial tree that can grow up to 45 meters tall, characterized by its upright, columnar form. The foliage consists of dark green, scale-like leaves measuring 2-5 mm in length, arranged in dense clusters along the rounded tips of the upward-reaching branches. Its cones are either globular or elongated, measuring 2-3 cm in diameter, featuring scales with prominent knobs.
About the genus
Cupressus are robust, evergreen trees characterized by their flaking or scaly bark. They typically feature columnar or narrowly ovoid crowns, along with small, often fragrant, scale-like foliage. The female cones are small and spherical in shape.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- Higher than 12 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Architectural
- Native to
- Mediterranean & W Asia
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from cool, drying winds. Tolerates dry conditions
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to cypress aphid
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to coryneum canker and honey fungus