50 Seeds Italian Cypress Cupressus sempervirens Evergreen Privacy Screen Tree
Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) is a classic evergreen conifer prized for its tall, narrow, columnar form and dense dark green foliage. It brings a strong architectural vertical accent to gardens, borders, driveways, and container plantings, and is widely grown for its tidy, upright silhouette.
This versatile tree works well as a formal accent, a tall hedge, a privacy screen, or a pair flanking an entryway. It grows at a moderate rate and keeps its narrow shape with little effort, making it a popular choice for Mediterranean-style and contemporary landscapes. Its fine-textured evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and color.
Species: Cupressus sempervirens
Type: Evergreen conifer
Plant_Habit: Tall, narrow, columnar
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy
Zones: 7-11
Germination: Cold stratify 3-4 weeks, then sow 1/4 inch deep at 60-70F
Sowing: Surface sow lightly covered, keep evenly moist
Spacing: 3-5 feet apart for screening
Notes: Slow to moderate grower; drought tolerant once established