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Cupressus sempervirens (Cupressus sempervirens)
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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.

Cupressus sempevirens (Cupressus sempevirens)
Cupressus sempevirens

Cupressus sempevirens

Cyathea australia (Cyathea australia)
Cyathea australia

Cyathea australia

Cyathea australis (Cyathea australis)
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Cyathea australis

Cyathea australis

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Further reading

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    Cupressus sempervirens taxon photographAtlas of Living Australia image service
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