Scientific 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.