pencil cypress trees
If you're searching for elegant vertical accents for your garden, pencil cypress trees—specifically Cupressus Sempervirens Stricta—are a top choice for New Zealand landscapes. Renowned for their tall, slender shape and evergreen foliage, pencil cypress trees bring a touch of Mediterranean charm to any outdoor space. Whether used for formal avenues, contemporary designs, or privacy screens, these trees thrive throughout much of New Zealand, preferring sunny positions and well-drained soils. With their low-maintenance nature and hardy disposition, Cupressus Sempervirens Stricta is perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Cupressus sempervirens Stricta (Pencil Cypress)
Pencil Cypress, Italian Cypress
Cupressus sempervirens Stricta, commonly known as the Italian Pencil Cypress Tree, is a conifer that features dense, dark green foliage, and grows with a slim, columnar habit. This Pencil Cypress is a common sight in formal gardens across the Mediterranean. The foliage comprises short sprays of dark green, conifer foliage held on erect branches. It can grow to 20 m tall with a spread of just 75 cm though it is often kept to shorter heights. Cupressus sempervirens Stricta is valued for its slender, upright habit and is perfect for planting in a series or as pillars at an entranceway.
- 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
