Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' – Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'

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Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' – Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'

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Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is a particularly characteristic conifer that has become world-famous thanks to photographs and paintings of Italian landscapes. Its tight, dense columnar shape is unmistakable. It is a columnar tree 20 to 30 m tall. The scaly foliage is deep, dull dark green. Formerly known as f. stricta, the columnar C. sempervirens has now been elevated to cultivar level. This makes it possible to grow species-specific columnar trees, with C. sempervirens being naturally variable as a species.
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Height
10-12 m
Width
1,5-2m
Crown
columnar, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green, evergreen
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in March
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, all soil types
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
8a (-12,2 to -9,5 °C)
Wind resistance
good, tolerates sea wind but not cold, drying wind
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, coastal areas, industrial areas, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Clear stem conifer Specimen conifer clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving suitable for dry soil can withstand wind columnar 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' can eventually reach a height of 10-12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10-12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' blooms in march.
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