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A VERY BEAUTIFUL STRAIN OF ITALIAN CYPRESS - ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR SELECTIONS!!

*Availability Status: Currently sold out - Estimated avail late summer 2013

*Average Plant Shipping Size: 22" - 28" tall

*No Shipments to California, Alaska, or Hawaii

OUR PRICE : $10.95

PRODUCT CODE: CYPITA2

PLANT DESCRIPTIONS & FACTS

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'

Overall Description

This particular size of Italian Cypress is only available at select times of year, when our inventory of young seedlings is especially heavy. These liner / plug seedlings are shipped still in their containers, and are a great deal for individuals who may need a large quantity of nice, healthy trees. Seedlings have excellent well developed root systems, and have good color & single trunk form.
Italian Cypress is a very tall, slender columnar cypress with a deep dark green color giving this particular cypress a very "elegant" look. We have chosen the 'Stricta' variety of Italian Cypress for its extremely tall, narrow growth habit, as well as for its increased cold hardiness when compared to many other strains of Italian Cypress. Widely used in landscapes with Mediterranean themes, and commonly seen growing in wild, native stands in Italy. Dark, deep green color has just a hint of blue to it. By far, one of our most popular plants. Excellent for lining driveways, planting up against buildings, around entrances......just about anywhere you want to give an elegant, distinguished look.

Plant Facts & Specifications

Mature Height: 20 - 30 feet

Mature Width: 22 - 30 inches

Growth rate: Moderate to fast ( 8"-16" avg per yr )

Hardiness Zones: 8-10 Has been known to also thrive in some zone 7b locations, especially if planted in a somewhat sheltered location. The 'Stricta' variety of Italian Cypress, while the most cold hardy of all the Italian Cypress cultivars, will suffer some branch dieback and problems at temps below 15 degrees. ( if unsure of your zone, please use zone finder below - or check out our Hardiness Zone Map & Information Page )

Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun - growth rate will slow just slightly if planted in semi shaded locations.

Soil Preference: Average to slightly sandy - well drained. Mulching is strongly recommended.

Foliage Color & Texture: Evergreen - awl shaped foliage is a nice dark green ( has a slight sage green tint ) year round, and has a heavy texture & feel to it. Foliage is very aromatic when rubbed or crushed.

Flower, Cone, Or Berry Facts: Cones - round, globular shaped cones are normally seen on older, more mature specimens. Cones are approx 5/8" - 1" in diameter, depending upon the age & size of tree. Cones start out as a pale greenish silver color, and ripen towards fall into a coppery brown color.

Diseases / Insects: Aside from an occasional bagworm here or there....the only main threats to Italian Cypress would cankers caused by either Seridium cardinale or Diplodea pinea. And either of the problems are extremely rare - but have been observed in areas with very high year round humidity.

Recommended Spacing: 2 ft apart recommended for a solid screen, wall, or border planting. Widen spacing to 4 ft or so if you want a clean break, or slight gap from one tree to the next.

Deer Resistance Rating: Lowest Resistance [ 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 ] Highest Resistance

Fertilization / Feeding: For maximum health & hardiness, we highly recommend POOPeas for use with all of evergreen species. However, either water soluble ( Miracle Gro, or equivalent ), or granular fertilizers ( Holly Tone is excellent ) are also good options. Most any granular fertilizers with a 6-12-12, or 10-10-10 ratio are also acceptable. Best to fertilize in early spring, and again in mid fall - avoid feeding standard chemical fertilizers during hot summer months, and directly after transplanting. POOPeas may be used at anytime.

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