Italian Cypress
Cupressus sempervirens
- Native to:
- Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Iran, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Palestine, Türkiye
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Cupressaceae
- Genus:
- Cupressus
- Species:
- Cupressus sempervirens
- USDA Symbol:
- CUSE2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- feb,mar,apr
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Argyrotaenia cupressae
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts poorly after fire; thin bark makes it vulnerable, but populations persist in Mediterranean fire regimes through seed regeneration.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions with dry summers
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with light and cool temperatures around 15-20°C after cold stratification.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 10C.