Growing Conditions & Care:
- Appearance: Dense, dark green (or blue-green in ‘Glauca’ varieties) foliage with a very narrow, upright habit.
- Dimensions: It can grow quite fast, often reaching 10–15 meters (30–50+ feet) in height, while remaining only about 1–1.5 meters wide.
- Longevity: They are very long-lived, with some specimens living over 1,000 years.
- Variety: The most popular cultivar is Cupressus sempervirens ‘Stricta’, noted for being the narrowest form.
Uses In The Garden:
- Formal Gardens: Excellent for creating strong vertical lines.
- Privacy Screens/Hedging: When planted in a row, they form a dense, narrow screen.
- Architectural Accents: Used to frame entrances, houses, or driveways.
- Containers: Smaller, younger trees can be used in large pots for patios.



