Cupressus Species, Funeral Cypress, Italian Cypress 'Swane's Golden'

Cupressussempervirens

Family
Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cupressus (koo-PRESS-us)
Species
sempervirens (sem-per-VY-renz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Patent expired
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clovis, California

Irvine, California

Cleveland, Ohio

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Editor's Note

Plant Patent number 3839 has expired

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