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Transform your landscape with the timeless elegance of Cupressus Sempervirens Stricta—better known as the Italian Cypress. Renowned for its statuesque, columnar form and rich evergreen foliage, this classic Mediterranean tree brings a touch of sophistication to New Zealand gardens. If you're searching for Italian cypress trees for sale, you're in the right place. Whether you want to create a striking avenue, elegant boundary, or a dramatic focal point, our high-quality Italian cypress specimens are the perfect solution.

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' (Pencil Cypress)

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Pencil Cypress, Italian Cypress

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is a tall narrow evergreen conifer admired for its dense upright form and rich dark green foliage. This classic architectural tree provides year round structure, privacy, and formality in NZ landscapes while also creating a striking vertical feature in modern and Mediterranean inspired gardens. Its naturally columnar shape makes it ideal for avenue planting, screening, entranceways, and feature planting where strong structure and low maintenance performance are desired. Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is highly valued for its elegant appearance, resilience, and year round landscape appeal.

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  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Conifers
  • Height:
    20.00 m
  • Spread:
    75 cm
  • Tolerances:
    Extended dry periods, Hardy
  • Garden uses:
    Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
  • Garden styles:
    Architectural, Formal, Mediterranean, Modern
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Why Choose Italian Cypress Trees?

Italian Cypress trees (Cupressus Sempervirens Stricta) are prized for their slender, upright growth—reaching impressive heights while remaining narrow, making them perfect for smaller spaces or formal plantings. Their lush, deep green foliage remains vibrant year-round, providing superb privacy screening or windbreaks without overwhelming your garden design.

Ideal for avenues, framing entrances, or as punctuation in classic gardens, the Italian Cypress thrives across most New Zealand climates. Its tolerance for poor soils, drought once established, and remarkable resistance to pests and diseases make it a resilient and low-maintenance choice for both residential and commercial landscapes.

Planting and Growing Tips

For best results, plant your Italian cypress trees in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Space them about 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a seamless hedge or plant singly for dramatic accents. Water regularly during the first growing season to help the roots establish, then enjoy this hardy conifer’s minimal water needs. Pruning is generally unnecessary, but these trees do tolerate light shaping if required.

Interested in more striking evergreens? Explore our range of conifers, from the stately Cupressus Gracilis (Italian Spruce) to the upright Cupressus Green Spire, or the silvery-blue Cupressus Blue Ice (Blue Arizona Cypress).

Versatile Uses in the Garden

Italian cypress trees are a favourite for creating tall, architectural lines in both modern and traditional gardens. They’re ideal for:

For similar vertical impact, consider conifers like Cupressus Totem or the distinctive Cupressus Ovensii.

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Explore an even broader selection with beautifully compact options such as Abies koreana Blauer Eskimo, the standout colour of Juniperus Gold Cone, or the unique Thuja orientalis 'Rosedalis'. For rare and striking varieties, see Abies religiosa (Oyamel Fir Tree) and Abies koreana Silberperle.

Order Italian Cypress Trees Today

If you’re looking for Italian cypress trees for sale in New Zealand, browse our range and let us help you add timeless style to your landscape. Our healthy, nursery-grown Cupressus Sempervirens Stricta are ready for planting, shipped nationwide with care and expertise. Contact us for advice or to secure your order and turn your garden vision into reality.


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