Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca', commonly referred to as Italian Cypress 'Glauca', is a stately evergreen conifer notable for its upright, columnar growth habit and dense blue-green foliage. Its elegant shape makes it a popular choice for formal landscapes, driveways, and architectural accents. This cultivar thrives under full sun and demonstrates excellent drought tolerance once established. A low-maintenance tree, it retains its foliage year-round, providing year-round structure and beauty to gardens or landscapes where space-saving vertical impact is desired.
- Light: Full sun
- Water need: Low to moderate, drought tolerant once established
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Mature size (HxW): 40–60' x 4–6'
- Habit: Columnar, upright
- Bloom/interest: Year-round evergreen foliage
- Hardiness zone: 7–10
- Soil tolerance: Well-drained soils, tolerates alkaline conditions
- Drought/heat tolerance: High
