Cupressus sempervirens
Italian Cypress

Mature Height: 40’-60’
Mature Width: 10’-20’

Cupressus sempervirens, also known as the Italian Cypress or Mediterranean Cypress, is a species of evergreen coniferous tree native to the Mediterranean region. It can reach a height of up to 40-60 ft tall and 10-20 ft wide. It has a narrow, columnar shape and has scale-like leaves that are blue-green in color. The tree has a long lifespan and can live for several hundred years. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in well-drained soils and full sun. It is hardy in USDA zones 7-11. It is often used in landscaping as a specimen tree, as well as for hedging and windbreaks, due to its narrow shape and tolerance to pruning. It is also a popular tree for bonsai cultivation.