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CUPRESSUS sempervirens 'Stricta'
Commonly known as Italian cypress, Pencil pine
Green columnar Italian cypress
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, honey fungus, coryneum canker. -
Place of origin
Eastern Mediterranean to Iran. -
EvergreenScaly foliage in dense sprays
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
1m (3ft) -
TreePencil cypress. Upright fused and flattened branches.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented foliageCitrus-scented foliage when crushed
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds -
Narrowly columnar
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
1m (3ft)
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