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Hardy Italian Cypress 'Worthiana'

Cupressussempervirens

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Family

Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cupressus (koo-PRESS-us)

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Species

sempervirens (sem-per-VY-renz)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Height

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

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)

Danger

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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sladeofsky

Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | January 2015 | positive

I have not grown this myself, but I just might. It is reportedly zone 6 hardy. One was growing in the Denver Botanical Gardens. It is als...Read More

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