italian-cypress2Scientific Name:     Cupressus Sempervirens- Italian Cypress
Type of Plant:     Tree
Description:     Medium sized evergreen tree w/ a conic crown and has dark green foliage that grows in very dense sprays.
Height:     110’
Blooming:     No
Fruit:  Oblong seed cones
Climate Requirements:     Heat tolerant, cold tolerant, and drought tolerant once established. Adaptable to most climates.
Care Requirements:     Susceptible to spider mites and cypress canker of which can be treated with insecticide.
Special Needs:     None
Special Uses/Attributes: Primarily and heavily used as an ornamental tree.
Florida Native:     No
FYI:     It is very long lived, some trees have lived to over 1000 years old.