Cupressus sempervirens Seeds | Mediterranean Cypress
LATIN NAME: Cupressus sempervirens
COMMON NAME: Mediterranean Cypress, Italian Cypress, Pencil Pine
Plant Profile
Cupressus sempervirens, commonly known as Mediterranean Cypress, is an evergreen conifer in the cypress family, native to eastern Mediterranean region and iran. The Mediterranean cypress is one of the most iconic of the trees of the Mediterranean, and its tall, dark, columnar form has marked landscapes, gardens and cemeteries of region since antiquity. It is a species of cypress, native to the eastern Mediterranean region and Iran, and it is widespread throughout the Mediterranean basin, while it is one of the most iconic of the trees of the Mediterranean. In good conditions it grows to around Thirty metres. For the gardener, the sum of these traits is a plant that is easy to live with.
Science & Biotechnology
Botanists studying the cypress family regularly include Cupressus sempervirens in comparative work, and the species also appears in horticultural trials aimed at gardeners and growers. The Mediterranean cypress has a genuine and distinguished place in both forestry and cultural research. Its behaviour in gardens is well recorded, thanks to a long history in cultivation.
Uses & Benefits
Mediterranean Cypress works well in borders, containers and dedicated beds. Ecologically, the Mediterranean cypress is an iconic tree of the dry Mediterranean. Its economic value is real and historic. For a grower, the Mediterranean cypress is a rewarding and noble tree, and for a gardener in a dry, warm region it brings a tall, dark, columnar presence. Mature plants need little attention in a well-chosen position.
Cypress gives durable scented timber and an essential oil used in aromatherapy for its clean, coniferous character; the cones appear in Mediterranean folk astringent remedies.
Growing from Seed
Mediterranean Cypress is one of those generous plants that come along well from seed. Use a loose, well-drained seed compost, sow evenly over the surface and cover lightly, and keep everything evenly moist in bright light. Prick the seedlings out once they are large enough to handle, grow them on in bright light, and plant out when conditions allow.
Our Take
Mediterranean Cypress repays a little patience at sowing time with plenty of garden presence later.
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