Italian Cypress (Pencil Pine)
Tall, slender Italian Cypress with dark green foliage. Ideal for formal gardens and Mediterranean landscapes. Requires full sun and well-drained soil.
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- Sunlight
- full
- Watering
- weekly
- Height
- 200-500 cm
- Care level
- easy
- Lifecycle
- perennial
- Placement
- Outdoors
Seasons
SKU italian-cypress-REG
The Victorian language of flowers
“Sacred to Pluto in classical antiquity, Italian Cypress has stood as the dignified guardian of Mediterranean and Persian gardens for millennia, symbolizing eternity and architectural grace.”
- Eternal soul
- Dignity
- Immortality
- Solemn elegance
Growing and care guide
Growing Instructions
- 1
Plant columnar saplings in well-drained sunny soil in March-April or October.
- 2
Vertical spire growth peaks between May and August in warm valley sun.
- 3
Hardy in valley conditions; loosely tie upper spires to prevent splaying under heavy snow from December to February.
- 4
Prune errant lateral sprays in late winter in February before spring sap begins flowing.
Care Instructions
Water moderately during summer dry periods; ensure sharp drainage to ward off Phytophthora root rot.
Loosely wrap or tie upper spires with soft twine before winter to prevent splaying under heavy snowfall.
Prune stray or out-of-line lateral shoots in late February before spring bud burst to retain columnar form.
Inspect spring foliage for spider mites and cypress aphids, applying horticultural soap when needed.