Swane's Golden Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens 'Swanes Golden'

TreeCupressaceae

Swane's Golden Italian cypress
Drought tolerantSalt tolerantFragrantEvergreen
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

BorderHedgePrivacy screenSpecimenWinter interest

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.

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