- 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
