| General Description | A tall columnar conifer with a small spread and dense blue-green scale foliage. |
| ID Characteristic | Very tall with a narrow spread and dense blue-green scale foliage. |
| Shape | Narrow upright columnar that has a very small spread compared to its height. |
| Landscape | Often used for mass plantings, privacy screening, windbreaks and as a specimen tree. |
| Propagation | Seed propagation or cuttings. |
| Cultivation | This fast-growing conifer prefers full sun but is tolerant to partial shade. Enjoys well-drained soils and should be grown where it has room to reach its full height. Water a newly planted tree regularly but once it is adapted to its new environment it is very easy to maintain and will only need to be watered occasionally depending on the climate. It is drought resistant but should be watered more often in extreme heat and less often in rainy conditions. Any pruning should be done in the winter only. |
| Pests | Spider mites, aphids, bagworms, and some type of scale insects are the most common pests. Young Italian cypress can be sprayed with a strong steam to exterminate spider mites’ aphids or scale insects. Bagworms must be picked off by hand and killed. |
| Notable Specimens | The most notable species are in Italy along the driveways of large estates. |
| Habitat | Originating in Europe and Asia this plant enjoys climates with well drained soils. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Red-brown scale bark. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Small light brown leaf buds. |
| Leaf Description | Blue-green scale foliage. |
| Colour Description | Blue-green foliage. |
| Texture Description | Dense, with soft scale foliage. |