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Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta Group' (Italian cypress)
1 hour care
per year
per year
15m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta Group'
Other names
Italian cypress, Cupressus sempervirens 'Pyramidalis' , Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' , Cupressus sempervirens var. sempervirens , Italian pencil cypress, Cupressus sempervirens var. pyramidalis, Cupressus sempervirens var. fastigiata, Cupressus sempervirens var. stricta
Genus
Cupressus Cupressus
Variety or Cultivar
'Stricta Group' _ 'Stricta Group' are narrowly columnar, evergreen conifers with dense, dark-green scaly foliage on erect branches.
Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta Group' is: Evergreen
Tree shape
Narrowly columnar
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Cypress aphid Cypress aphid
Cypress (coryneum) canker Cypress (coryneum) canker
General care
Pruning
No pruning required.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta Group' (Italian cypress) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution
Cultivation
Plant in any moist, but well-drained soil. Can tolerate hot sunny sites, but protect from strong winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta Group'
Other names
Italian cypress, Cupressus sempervirens 'Pyramidalis' , Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' , Cupressus sempervirens var. sempervirens , Italian pencil cypress, Cupressus sempervirens var. pyramidalis, Cupressus sempervirens var. fastigiata, Cupressus sempervirens var. stricta
Genus
Cupressus Cupressus
Variety or Cultivar
'Stricta Group' _ 'Stricta Group' are narrowly columnar, evergreen conifers with dense, dark-green scaly foliage on erect branches.
Foliage
Evergreen
Tree shape
Narrowly columnar
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
No pruning required.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta Group' (Italian cypress) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution
Cultivation
Plant in any moist, but well-drained soil. Can tolerate hot sunny sites, but protect from strong winds.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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