Tuscany type conifer?

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nbgard New Braunfels, TX(Zone 8b) Aug 19, 2012

What is the kind of bush/tree (conifer?) that is often seen planted around tuscan style buildings? It is tall and very slim.

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kwanjin (Zone 7a) Aug 19, 2012

Possibly a Juniperus of some kind.

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Weerobin Saint Louis, MO(Zone 6a) Aug 19, 2012

I suspect you're referring to cupressus sempervirens.
It has a very striking mediterranean look to it.
Unfortunately, not very hardy.

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) Aug 19, 2012

Yes, the Italian Cypress - as Weerobin noted - is the tall slender conifer often used to demark drives in Tuscany.

Cupressus sempervirens: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/53329/

Not stout enough for midwest conditions, but likely fine for most parts of droughty Texas.

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nbgard New Braunfels, TX(Zone 8b) Sep 07, 2012

Wonderful! Italian Cypress it is. Thanks to all.

nbgard

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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Sep 13, 2012

You could substitute Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'

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kwanjin (Zone 7a) Sep 13, 2012

I have a lovely Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow' that really stands out. It's a great blue/gray.

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