Name: Italian Cypress, Mediterranean Cypress
Brand: Eureka Farms
SKU: 4in-Cital-6-12in
Price: 19.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Elevate your landscape with the beauty, grace, and Mediterranean allure of the Italian Cypress tree

The Italian cypress, Cupressus sempervirens tree, is an elegant and stately evergreen tree that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tall, narrow, columnar shape that can grow up to 40 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide, fast-growing tree in nature, up to 3ft per year. Its dark green, needle-like leaves are arranged in vertical rows and provide a striking contrast to its reddish-brown bark. The tree produces small cones that are about 1 inch long and contain several small, winged seeds. Its dense foliage and tall, slender shape make it a popular choice for use as a formal hedge or as a vertical accent in garden design. The Italian cypress tree is also highly valued for its aromatic wood, which is used in the construction of musical instruments and furniture.

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Plant Benefits and Key Features

Let's use the power of plants to lift the spirit, calm the mind, and clean the air
Plants can reduce stress and anxiety by spending time close to nature and caring for them
Great choice to increase property value with a low maintenance evergreen
Create your own living fence, less expensive than traditional barriers, a great choice near entrances or lining driveways
Drought Tolerant and Resistant to ice, freezing conditions, and Pests, Easily grown in a wide range of soils
known as a living pillar for its tight, formal, upright, and narrow form.

DESIGN IDEAS AND LANDSCAPE USES

Italian cypress trees typically grow in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-11, which include areas with mild to warm climates. However, some cultivars may be more tolerant to cold temperatures and can be grown in Zone 6 with proper care and protection during winter. If you are considering planting an Italian cypress tree, it's important to choose a variety that is suitable for your climate and to provide it with the proper care and maintenance to ensure its health and growth.

Frame Entrances

Italian Cypress trees can be used to enhance the appearance of entryways, borders, line driveways, or as standalone trees in any part of the yard. They are known for making a dramatic and stately statement, especially near entrances, and are commonly used in Italian Villa landscaping. These trees are popular in the South and can provide year-round interest in a garden or landscaping.

Create a Hedge

Italian Cypress can grow so fast, you can Create an instant privacy hedge or living fence, As your trees grow, prune the tops at a desired height to gradually shape or design your own living fence. Italian Cypress is Considered a Top Tree to Increase Property Value while Creating an Elegant Look.

Interesting Facts About the Italian Cypress

Italian cypress trees are famous and widely grown in gardens around the world. They are one of the oldest trees, dating back 4,000 years. The wood is strong and fragrant, used for wine barrels, doors, and furniture. Spectacular doors made of this wood stood at St Peter's Basilica in Rome for over a thousand years, and when replaced in the 19th century, they were still strong.

Italian Mediterranean Cypress is Native to the mountains of northern Iran, Turkey, Crete, and Cypress; introduced into Italy in ancient times and naturalized throughout much of the Mediterranean region.

Design with Plants

Elevate your landscape with the beauty, grace, and Mediterranean allure of the Italian Cypress tree.

Incorporating the elegant Mediterranean Italian Cypress into your landscape design can add a touch of sophistication, vertical interest, and Mediterranean charm to your outdoor space. Here are some creative ideas to effectively integrate this iconic tree into your landscape:

Architectural Statement: Use Mediterranean Italian Cypress trees to create a striking architectural statement in your garden or along pathways. Plant them in rows or clusters to frame entrances, emphasize focal points, or define boundaries, adding a touch of formality and elegance to your landscape.

Mediterranean Garden Theme: Design a Mediterranean-inspired garden by incorporating Mediterranean Italian Cypress trees along with other plants that thrive in a similar climate. Combine drought-tolerant shrubs, herbs, and colorful flowers to create a cohesive and inviting Mediterranean landscape that exudes warmth and tranquility.

Privacy Screen: Create a tall and dense privacy screen using Mediterranean Italian Cypress trees to shield your outdoor living spaces from prying eyes or unwanted views. Their slender, upright growth habit makes them ideal for creating a natural barrier while maintaining a sense of openness and style.

Accent Planting: Use Mediterranean Italian Cypress trees as accent plants to punctuate garden beds, borders, or outdoor seating areas. Their distinctive silhouette and evergreen foliage can add vertical interest, texture, and a touch of drama to your landscape design.

Formal Garden Design: Incorporate Mediterranean Italian Cypress trees into formal garden designs to add structure and symmetry. Plant them in precise rows or geometric patterns to create a sense of order and balance, enhancing the overall aesthetic of your garden.

Container Planting: Showcase Mediterranean Italian Cypress trees in large containers or pots on patios, balconies, or outdoor decks. Their compact size and elegant shape make them ideal for container planting, adding a touch of Mediterranean flair to small outdoor spaces.

Maintenance: Ensure the health and vitality of Mediterranean Italian Cypress trees by providing them with well-draining soil, adequate sunlight, and regular watering. Prune them as needed to maintain their desired shape and height, and protect them from extreme weather conditions to keep them looking their best.

By incorporating these design ideas, you can elevate your landscape with the beauty, grace, and Mediterranean allure of the Italian Cypress tree, creating a sophisticated and inviting outdoor environment that reflects timeless elegance and style.

Care & Maintainance

Care Guide

PLANTING:

Select an area with full sun.
Dig a hole that is twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball.
Remove the tree from its container and loosen any roots that are tightly packed.
Place the tree in the hole and backfill with soil, making sure to eliminate any air pockets.
Water the tree well to settle the soil.

SOIL:

Prefers well-drained soil.
Suitable for clay, alkaline, and compacted soils, avoid wet and soggy.

MULCH:

Spread a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Mulch with hardwood or cypress.

SUNLIGHT:

Thrives in full sun.
Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

WATER:

Water twice a week during the first 2-3 months.
Once established, water only during extended periods of drought.

FERTILIZE:

Fertilize during early spring with a slow-release, well-balanced fertilizer.

PRUNING:

Pruning is not necessary.
If left to grow naturally it may reach heights of up to 60 feet, however you can control height by trimming off the top growth at desired height.

Why buy from Eureka Farms

WHY PURCHASE FROM EUREKA FARMS

We offer exceptional service and attention to quality.
We grow and care for our plants, from beginning to end.
We carefully inspect and hand select the highest quality available plant for your enjoyment.
We promise to ship plants that are healthy and beautiful.
We carefully wrap and secure the plant for a save journey to you.

Warranty Policy

Backed by our 30 days Satisfaction Guarantee

We hope that you enjoy your new plants! We grow and care for our plants from cuttings, seeds or liners, we hand select the best quality available before shipping to your home or office. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. Our friendly customer service team is here to help.

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Approximate height is measured from the base of the plant to the top of the highest branch.

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Can I order during winter months?

Yes you can, however most Tropical plants are sensitive to extreme cold conditions, once cold temperatures are expected to fall below freezing it will not be safe to ship life plants, we carefully manage shipping decisions during winter months and determine when is safe to ship, please be advise we may need to hold orders until conditions are appropriate to safely ship the plants.

GROW ZONES:	6-11 Outdoors.
GROWTH RATE:	3ft/Year.
MATURE HEIGHT:	40-50 ft.
MATURE WIDTH:	4-5 ft.
LIGHT:	Full Sun.
WATER:	Regularly.
FOLIAGE:	Green-Blue.
USES:	Accent, Privacy Hedge, Landscaping.
GROWTH FORM:	Columnar.
SOIL CONDITIONS:	Well drain organics mixes.
DOES NOT SHIP TO:	AZ.