Italian Cypress

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For a strong, yet elegant way to line your driveway or the perimeter of your home, choose the Italian Cypress. A fast-growing tree, viewers will be taken aback by these magnificent evergreen columnar pillars. Excellent for use on the coasts, youll be hard-pressed to find a better way to put your landscaping on the map. Before purchasing, make sure you have adequate space for these giants. Stretching 50-60 into the sky, the Italian Cypress only spans 4-6 across. Emitting luscious blue-green color year-round, this tree is one of the most gorgeous privacy trees available. However, they also look amazing in groups of 3, 5, or 7 as a way to accentuate a deck or draw focus to a fountain or other type of thriller. Italian Cypress Care Once established, these are heavy-duty trees that require next to no maintenance. These trees need an abundant amount of sun, well-drained soil, and a medium amount of water to dig in. After taking root, the Italian Cypress is drought-tolerant and can survive in extremely harsh conditions. Pruning is rarely necessary occasionally, youll need to clip an errant or broken branch. To achieve a classic formal look, a simple shear job can be done without fear of damaging the tree. Italian Cypress Spacing Because the Italian Cypress necessitates a hearty amount of sun and water for early growth, planting needs to allow for at least 5 of space per tree. In the case that your trees are being used as accents, opt for closer to 10 to enjoy the trees full spread.