World Plants

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' (Columnar Italian Cypress)

Family	Cupressaceae
Genus	Cupressus
Species	sempervirens
Cultivar	'Stricta'
Synonyms	Cuperssus sempervirens var. stricta
Category	Tropicals
Type	Tree (evergreen)
References	Bitner, R. L. (2007). Conifers for Gardens. Portland, OR: Timber Press. Bloom, A. (2002). Gardening with Conifers. Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books. Gilman, E., & Watson, D. (1993). Cupressus Sempervirens. United States Forest Services Department of Agriculture, 1-3.
Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer	When dried, it can be used to treat cold and flu symptoms in throat and lungs. As an astringent in excessive blood loss and as an anthelmintic for ridding parasites. As well as to prevent fevers. The cones or "woody parts" can be used in a bath and believed to prevent excess sweating.

Shape	Compact, tall and narrow columnar form.
Landscape	Ornamental and windbreak.
Propagation	Seed and soft wood cuttings.
Cultivation	Well-drained soil, full sun and partial shade.
Pests	Spider mites, white scale or bagworms can be a nuisance. Susceptible to canker in hot climates or root rot disease.
Bark/Stem Description	Exfoliating bark.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description	Cones might stay attached to tree for an extended amount of time after they have matured.
Leaf Description	1 - 5 cm in length, arranged alternately with scale-like foliage, rounded tips and simple form.
Fruit Description	Species is monoecious. Male pollen cones are small. Female seed cones are about 3 - 4 cm in width. Cones are round to oval in shape with 6 - 8 tightly overlaying scales.
Colour Description	The bark is reddish-brown in colour and turns to a ashy grey as it matures. Cones are a green and turns to a greyish-brown as it matures. Male pollen cones are a yellow colour, while the female seed cones are a greyish-brown. Foliage is dark green.
Texture Description	Fine texture.