| Botanical name | Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  High Maintenance High Maintenance – Requires Regular Maintenance.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Churchyard cypress |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | It is popular for formal plantings, for enhancing architectural period homes, or as a windbreak in large gardens. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Other languages | Kerkhofsipres (A) |
| Recommended varieties | Cupressus arizonica (Arizona cypress) has pale blue-green foliage. These tall-growing trees are best suited to large gardens. The smaller-growing Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey cypress) is suitable for containers. |
Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' (Churchyard cypress)
- Botanical name: Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'
- Common name(s): Churchyard cypress
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
This tall, pencil-thin, green variety is a fast grower. It is popular for formal plantings, for enhancing architectural period homes, or as a windbreak in large gardens. ‘Swane’s Gold’ is a slow-growing, compact, slender columnar tree with golden yellow and light green foliage. It is an excellent choice for small gardens.
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Botanical Pronunciation: kew-PRESS-us sem-PUR-vur-ens
Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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