Swane's Golden Italian cypress
Cupressus sempervirens 'Swanes Golden'
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
'Swane's Golden' Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens 'Swane's Golden') is a tree for borders, specimen planting, 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. It grows in a columnar shape at a moderate rate. The evergreen foliage is fragrant, and the tree tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Longleaf pine, Spurge, Mondo grass, and Purple top.