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| Identification |
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Genus
Cupressus
Species
sempervirens
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Italian cypress
Family
CUPRESSACEAE
Specimen number
S13951
Data source
Allergy p260;HtZn p103;MedPl p195
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
30' - 40'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Dry, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 07a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This is an insect resistant variety. Cupressus sempervirens can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit. Italian cypress needs summer days with high heat. Full sun is needed for this plant to do its best. It prefers dry, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
yes
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
1" cones
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Feb 01 - Mar 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
astringent
antihemorrhoidal
febrifuge
antispasmodic
antipertussive
antirheumatic
Medicinal parts
Cones
Branches
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Do not take essential oil internally without professional guidance.
Medicinal notes
Cupressus sempervirens has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an astringent, as an antihemorrhoidal, as a febrifuge and as an antispasmodic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Italian cypress requires professional guidance for safe usage. The cones and the branches and even the essential oil are used to prepare herbal remedies. Do not take essential oil internally without professional guidance. This anemophilous species has only a light pollen count during hay fever season. Hay fever season usually extends from February to March.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
aromatic leaves
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Cupressus sempervirens is a cultivated ornamental.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Cupressus sempervirens is a woody perennial.
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