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Blue Italian Cypress
Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca'
Pronunciation: ku-PRES-us sem-per-VY-renz GLA-ka
SKU #03070
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 60 to 80 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | An outstanding conifer with handsome blue-green foliage. Monrovia's superior strain of this classic evergreen offers a stronger blue coloration over others. An ideal specimen to dominate a landscape with its densely branched, narrow, columnar form. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Design Ideas | Provide an exclamation point in the garden with this strikingly tall and narrow conifer. Plant in a row as a divider. Make sure there is room overhead as it looks best left to its form. Brings the classic look of the Mediterranean to any garden. |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Bluebeard (Caryopteris); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in a wide range of soil types, provided good drainage. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
Details
| Description | An outstanding conifer with handsome blue-green foliage. Monrovia's superior strain of this classic evergreen offers a stronger blue coloration over others. An ideal specimen to dominate a landscape with its densely branched, narrow, columnar form. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
Style
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Provide an exclamation point in the garden with this strikingly tall and narrow conifer. Plant in a row as a divider. Make sure there is room overhead as it looks best left to its form. Brings the classic look of the Mediterranean to any garden. |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Bluebeard (Caryopteris); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Grows easily in a wide range of soil types, provided good drainage. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Blue Italian Cypress produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Blue Italian Cypress evergreen or deciduous?
Blue Italian Cypress is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Blue Italian Cypress?
Blue Italian Cypress is Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing.
Is Blue Italian Cypress resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Blue Italian Cypress grow?
Blue Italian Cypress has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Blue Italian Cypress in my landscape?
Blue Italian Cypress is suitable for: Privacy Screen, Windbreak.
How can I use Blue Italian Cypress in my garden design?
Provide an exclamation point in the garden with this strikingly tall and narrow conifer. Plant in a row as a divider. Make sure there is room overhead as it looks best left to its form. Brings the classic look of the Mediterranean to any garden.
What color is the foliage of Blue Italian Cypress?
Blue Italian Cypress has Blue-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Blue Italian Cypress?
Good companion plants for Blue Italian Cypress include: Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Bluebeard (Caryopteris); Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis); Hydrangea (Hydrangea).
How do I care for Blue Italian Cypress?
Grows easily in a wide range of soil types, provided good drainage. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.