Monshel Italian cypress
Cupressus sempervirens 'Monshel'
USDA zones7 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Monshel' Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens 'Monshel') is a tree for borders, specimens, hedges, and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy or loamy soil. Its columnar form grows at a moderate rate and stays evergreen all year. The foliage is fragrant, and the tree tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Strawberry tree, Society garlic, and Bindweed.