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Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'

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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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The average plant height is 120cm.
$272.12
The average plant height is 120cm.
$358.98

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Conifers
Height:20.00 m
Spread:75 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles:Architectural, Formal, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asPencil Cypress, Italian Cypress
Sku11271

How to grow Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' in NZ

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' grows best in full sun with well drained soil. In NZ it performs well in a wide range of climates and soil conditions provided drainage is adequate. Water regularly during establishment to encourage strong root development and healthy growth. Applying mulch around the base helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Feed during spring with a balanced fertiliser if required to encourage healthy foliage colour and vigorous growth. This hardy conifer tolerates wind, frost, dry periods, and coastal conditions once established.

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' care tips

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is relatively easy to maintain and requires minimal ongoing care once established. Water during prolonged dry periods, especially while young plants are developing strong root systems. Trim lightly if shaping or maintaining formal lines to encourage dense tidy growth. Feed during spring with a quality fertiliser to support healthy foliage colour and vigour. Annual mulching helps conserve soil moisture and improve soil quality. Good airflow and well drained soil are important for maintaining healthy evergreen foliage year round.

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' size, spacing, and growth rate

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' typically grows to around 10 to 15 metres tall and 1.5 to 3 metres wide, forming a narrow upright column of dense dark green foliage. Growth is moderate to fast in favourable conditions with full sun and adequate moisture. Space plants approximately 1.5 to 2 metres apart when planting as screens or avenue plantings to allow healthy development and coverage. Its narrow growth habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens, vertical accents, privacy planting, and formal landscape designs.

Landscaping uses for Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is widely used in NZ landscapes for avenue planting, screening, entranceways, and formal garden structure. The dense evergreen foliage provides year round structure and creates striking vertical contrast in both modern and traditional garden designs. This variety works beautifully in lifestyle blocks, Mediterranean inspired gardens, and formal landscapes where strong evergreen structure and low maintenance performance are desired. Its narrow upright habit also makes it highly effective for privacy planting in tighter spaces. Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' adds structure, elegance, and year round interest to outdoor spaces.

Why buy Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' plants that are healthy, vigorous, and ready to thrive in NZ gardens. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company provides expert advice, carefully grown plants, and reliable nationwide delivery. Every plant is selected for strong growth, healthy foliage, and long term landscape performance so customers can buy with confidence. Whether you are planting a formal avenue, privacy screen, or architectural feature, The Plant Company makes it easy to enjoy Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'.

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5 from 2 customers
Roger Long - Canterbury

Beautiful plants, great communication, far better pricing than anyone else online, and fast delivery - what else could we need? My wife and I love dealing with you guys and appreciate all your efforts. Businesses that are passionate and care about their customers are hard to come by these days.

Francis Mason - Waikato

Great trees, thank you!

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