Vertical Trees With Fast Growth Rate & Evergreen Foliage
The Italian Cypress tree (cypress Cupressus sempervirens) also known as the Tuscan Cypress takes on a narrow, columnar form and tidy, well-groomed appearance without any pruning. This makes it a unique low maintenance evergreen. This cypress evergreen tree features exceptionally dense blue-green foliage with scale like leaves that lend a very fine texture to any landscape setting.
It is well suited to topiaries, large pots or containers, entryways or anywhere you desire to have vertical appeal. This tree is adaptable to many settings and will provide a plant that grows very tall in a short time and can handle hot dry weather. The Italian cypress plant can enhance curb appeal in your landscape.
At times the tall height of this tree can be challenging to fit within residential landscapes. The Italian Cypress tree is best suited for framing, as a strong accent around large buildings, or informal landscape. It is a great choice for a wind blocking tree and is long living!
The tree can grow up to 30 to 40 feet tall; the Italian Cypress growth rate is up to 1-2 feet per year. The dark green tree grows narrowly and maintains 3-5 feet wide. Never prune the height of your Italian Cypress tree until it reaches your desired height. Don’t fret, it establishes quickly and you will have a tall tree in no time! The fast growth rate is ideal if you are looking for tree height fast.
ITALIAN CYPRESS CARE
The Blue Italian Cypress grows and thrives in acidic, well-drained soil with full sun, and is deer resistant. The Mediterranean cypress can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Newly planted cypress can benefit from adding a slow release fertilizer to the planted tree once a year. Although it is drought tolerant once established, be sure to water your fast growing tree thoroughly during the first few years to establish a strong root system.
The tree may lose its green color if it not being watered properly. The needles will turn brown. Italian cypress roots travel deep into the ground so choose your planting spot with care.
Make sure soil is well draining – this tree does not like wet soils and may be susceptible to root rot. To properly care for italian cypress, it is a good idea to pick a proper planting site and soil that retains moisture.
Planting Italian Cypress Trees
Plant Italian Cypress in the United States Department of Agriculture growing zones 7-10. This tall screen tree cannot withstand freezing temperatures for too long. It will turn the gray green leaves brown and if left can kill the tall narrow tree. You can also check out our Evergreen Tree Grow Guide for more information on planting evergreens.
This is a fire resistant tree and it is also resistant to pests and diseases like spider mites. Shake off excess dirt from root ball before planting to encourage new growth.
Buy Italian Cypress online from Perfect Plants. We give you several options for size to make the Italian Cypress more cost efficient. If you are looking for an older, more established tree purchase the larger sizes!
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Be sure to check out our blog post on Privacy Trees and our other tall cypress tree options.
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Flower Color
Blue-green
Mature Width
3-5 ft
Mature Height
30-40 ft
Growing Zones 7, 8, 9, 10

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I bought 5 Italian Cypress Trees. They arrived as promised on time and healthy. I planted a few weeks ago. So far so good. I would order from here again.
Perfect Plants
Hi Sharyn, Thank you for your awesome support of our family-owned business, we really appreciate customers like you that take a bit of time from their day to leave us a great and honest review. We hope you love your new plant and that it thrives for years to come. Best, Shirley

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I bought 5 Italian Cypress Trees. They arrived as promised on time and healthy. I planted a few weeks ago. So far so good. I would order from here again.
Perfect Plants
Hi Sharyn, Thank you for your awesome support of our family-owned business and for multiple reviews. we really appreciate customers like you that take a bit of time from their day to leave us a great and honest review. We hope you love your new plant and that it thrives for years to come. Best, Shirley

Exceptional quality and care in raising and shipping!!! I’m beyond pleased with my entire experience so far and definitely will be a customer for life!!!
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Hey there Curtis, Thank you for the kind words and review of our Italian Cypress Tree. We look forward to your continued support. Welcome to the Perfect Plants Family!
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Hi Alejandrina! Thank you for your Italian Cypress Tree order.