Upright Italian Cypress Tree | Premium Seeds | Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' | Plants'®

Upright Italian Cypress Tree | Premium Seeds | Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' | LOT 2024802924 | Plants'®

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EXTERNAL PACKAGE | Collectable labels of the purchased species specially designed by our team.
SEED BAG | Contains the amount of seeds purchased.
PLANTS'® GROWTH MANUAL | Original manual developed by our researchers included especifically for each species.
 

ABOUT THE SPECIES | Upright Italian Cypress

🌲 Elevate Your Landscape with Upright Italian Cypress Seeds! 🌲

Transform your garden into a timeless masterpiece with the elegant Upright Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens ‘Stricta’). Known by many names—Mediterranean Cypress, Tuscan Cypress, Persian Cypress, and Pencil Pine—this majestic tree is native to the eastern Mediterranean and thrives in hardiness zones 7a to 10b. 

Imagine a tree that grows up to 115 ft (35 m) tall with a slender, columnar canopy spread of 7-14 ft (2-4 m), providing a striking vertical accent to any landscape.

The Upright Italian Cypress is not just about height; it’s about resilience and adaptability. This evergreen beauty flourishes in full sun and can thrive in both acidic and alkaline soils, withstanding drought and harsh conditions. Its dark green foliage remains vibrant year-round, adding a touch of sophistication to your garden. The tree’s fast growth rate, exceeding 3.3 ft/year (1 m/year), ensures that you’ll quickly enjoy its full grandeur.

In spring, the tree produces small, greenish seed cones that mature to a rich brown, adding seasonal interest. The thin, smooth gray bark eventually becomes furrowed, revealing a gray-brown hue that complements its stately appearance. The wood of the Mediterranean Cypress is prized for its fine, uniform texture and durability, making it ideal for utility lumber, fence posts, musical instruments, and more.

Cultivating the Upright Italian Cypress is a breeze, thanks to its adaptability to various climates and soil conditions. Whether you’re looking to create a formal garden, a privacy screen, or a dramatic focal point, this tree is your perfect choice. Plus, it’s rated as Least Concern by the IUCN, ensuring that your purchase supports sustainable practices.

Don’t miss the chance to enhance your landscape with the timeless elegance of the Upright Italian Cypress. Order your seeds today and watch your garden transform into a stunning sanctuary of beauty and resilience! 🌲✨

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LOT INFORMATION
Germination: 58%       Germination Test: Cut (Full Seed)
Purity: 99%            Seeds/lb: 62,015
Origin: NY             Crop Year: 2023

SPECIES DATA SHEET

- Common Names: Upright Italian Cypress, Italian Cypress, Mediterranean Cypress, Tuscan Cypress, Persian Cypress, Pencil Pine.
- Species: Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'.
- Genus: Cupressus.
- Family: Cupressaceae. 
- Order: Cupressales.
- Class: Pinopsida.
- Division: Pinophyta.
- Clade: Tracheophytes, Gymnospermae.
- Conservation Status: LC - Least Concern (IUCN 3.1).
- Natural Range & Distribution: Native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Iran.
- Preferred Climate: Subtropical (BSh, BSk), Mediterranean & Temperate (Cfa, Cfb, Csa, Csb).
- Hardiness Zones: 7a - 10b (USDA)
- Best Grown (US States): FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, DC, MD, DE, NJ, AL, MS, TN, KY, LA, AR, TX, OK, NM, AZ, UT, NV, CA, OR, WA, HI, Puerto Rico.
- Max Height: 65ft to 115ft (20m to 35 m).
- Max Canopy Spread: 7ft to 14ft (2m to 4m).
- Canopy Shape: Upright, Columnar, Dense.
- Leaf Behavior: Evergreen.
- Summer Leaf Color: Dark green.
- Fall (Autumn) Leaf Color: Dark green.
- Growth Rate: Fast (way above 3.3ft/year | 1m/year).
- Blooming Description: The seed cones are ovoid or oblong, 25–40 mm long, with 10–14 scales, which are green at first, and mature to brown about 20–24 months after pollination. The male cones are 3–5 mm long, and release pollen in late winter.
- Blossom Color: Green, than matures to brown.
- Fruit Description: Seed cones.
- Seed Description: Small, brown, wood-like seeds.
- Bark Color: Thin, smooth and gray for quite a long time, later becoming gray-brown and longitudinally furrowed.
- Wood: Mediterranean Cypress wood, from trees that grow 65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall with a trunk diameter of 2-3 ft (.6-1 m), is known for its pale yellowish or reddish-brown heartwood and paler sapwood. It has an average dried weight of 33 lbs/ft³ (535 kg/m³), specific gravity of .44 (basic) and .54 (12% MC), and a Janka hardness of 560 lbf (2,490 N). The wood features a fine, uniform texture with a good natural luster, and is generally easy to work with, though knots can be problematic. Rated as durable with mixed resistance to insect attack, it is commonly used for utility lumber, fence posts, musical instruments, furniture, boatbuilding, and turned objects. Mediterranean Cypress has a distinct, fragrant scent and can cause mild allergic reactions. While not commonly exported, it is moderately priced and near threatened according to the IUCN.
- Cultivation: Well adapted to the conditions and the environment that it lives in due to the ability to survive in both acidic and alkaline soils, and withstand drought..
- Traditional Uses: Some studies show it has modern medicinal properties, it is most noted for uses in folk medicine, where the dried leaves of the plant are used for a variety of ailments.
- Alergenic Potential: Yes. Through polen inhalation by sensitive people.

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INFORMATION SOURCES

1. Wikimedia Foundation.
2. Thermo Fisher Scientific.
3. USDA | U.S. Department of Agriculture.
4. Seed Lot Germination Test carried out by our suppliers.

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