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Cupressus sempervirens
Cupressus
Cupressus sempervirens (also known as the Mediterranean cypress, Italian cypress, Tuscan cypress, or Persian cypress), is a species of cypress native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Iran. It is widespread throughout the Mediterranean basin and has become endemic in similar dry summer climates due to its ability to survive in both acidic and alkaline soils and withstand drought.
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Classification
Genus
Cupressus
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Cupressus sempervirens belongs to the Cupressus genus. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
Landscape use
Limit use
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Cultivars
Selected named varieties and which job each is best suited to.
'Glauca'
'Stricta'
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Cupressus sempervirens.
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Further reading
- 01Cupressus sempervirens taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
- 02Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
