Evergreen Trees (Non-Flowering) – Italian Cypress

Botanical name: Cupressus Sempervirens

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 20 ft in height and 5 ft in width

Hardy zone: zones 5-9

Foliage color: green/gold

Growth rate: grows up to 3 ft per year

Pruning instructions: trim in the spring or summer to maintain desired shape and size

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: makes for an amazing privacy plant that also provides shade and wind protection

Light needs: about 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: can reach up to 600 years in age

Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize in the late winter with 10-10-10 or 14-14-14

Best time to plant: fall

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil

Companion plants: lavender, rosemary, pittosporum, canna lily

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested

Invasive species: no