CUPRESSUS sempervirens 'Pyramidalis'

Description:Common name: Italian Cypress. Evergreen conifer with narrow columnar habit. A neat pencil shaped form of the Italian Cypress which is ideal for architectural purposes and for providing a mediterranean look to the garden. Has dark green foliage and the plants naturally keep their narrow shape with very little pruning

Uses: Very slow growing and so also useful in a topiary garden or can be successfully grown in large pots

Climate/Position: Prefers full sun. Sheltered site required if grown in exposed sites or the north of the country

Height/Spread: Slowly reaches up to 5 metres by 1 metre spread

Soil Requirements: Grows in any soil type as long as it is well drained. Very drought resistant

Pruning: Low maintenance but may need a slight prune just to keep in shape

Special Requirements: If the plants shape is starting to spoil with age, carefully place a strong string tie around the plant to pull in the branches

Additional Interest: synonym - Cupressus sempervirens Stricta Group. Awarded the RHS AGM in 1993