Provence Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens seeds
Provence Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens seeds
Provence Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens seeds
Provence Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens seeds
Provence Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens seeds
Provence Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens seeds
Provence Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens seeds
Cupressus sempervirens
Italian Cypress, Mediterranean Cypress, Pencil Pine
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The Provence Cypress, in Latin Cupressus sempervirens, also known as common cypress or Italian cypress, is a tall conifer, emblematic of Mediterranean regions. Its slender, dark silhouette holds significant architectural value in landscape design. This hardy and low-maintenance, long-lived tree is often planted as a hedge, in rows, or as a standalone specimen.
Belonging to the Cupressaceae family, Cupressus sempervirens originates from Asia Minor, particularly Crete, Rhodes, Turkey, and Iran. Its Latin name "sempervirens" means "evergreen", reflecting its persistent foliage. This tree can reach a height of 20 to 30 m with a spread of 2 to 4 m, depending on growing conditions. It exhibits relatively fast growth in its early years, gaining up to 50 cm annually under favourable conditions. Its trunk is straight, with smooth grey-reddish bark that cracks with age. The branches are typically upright, forming a narrow, columnar crown. The dark green leaves, shaped like small overlapping scales, are arranged in four ranks. Both male and female flowers are present on the same individual: the tree is monoecious. The 2–3 cm in diameter female cones mature in autumn of the second year and release winged seeds. The root system of this cypress is well-developed, with horizontal, shallow secondary roots, ensuring stability even on slopes and in windy regions.
Since ancient times, the Provence Cypress has been planted in Mediterranean civilisations' gardens, notably by the Greeks and Romans, who associated it with immortality and often placed it in cemeteries. In Tuscany and Provence, it has served for centuries as a windbreak and landscape marker, lining roads and farm estates. Its durable, rot-resistant wood has been prized for construction and furniture-making, partly due to its characteristic fragrance that repels insects.
The Provence Cypress is irreplaceable for adding height to the garden. It can be planted in rows to create majestic avenues or used as a hedge to form a dense, evergreen screen. As a standalone specimen, this conifer commands presence. It pairs naturally with Mediterranean plants like lavender, santolina, or an olive tree. Plant santolina and lavender around the cypress. An olive tree planted at a distance will balance the scene with its silvery foliage and broader silhouette.
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Cupressus
sempervirens
Cupressaceae
Italian Cypress, Mediterranean Cypress, Pencil Pine
Cupressus sempervirens var. pyramidalis ( Nyman ), Cupressus sempervirens var. horizontalis, Cupressus horizontalis, Cupressus sempervirens var. stricta
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, West Asia
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Planting and care
Sowing Provence cypress: preferably in spring
To improve their germination rate, cold stratify the seeds for 1 to 2 months. Place the seeds in a plastic bag with a moist substrate such as peat or sand, then store the bag in the refrigerator.
After this period, the seeds can be sown in spring in a mixture of seed compost and sand, at about one cm deep. Keep the substrate slightly moist, place the pots in a bright spot without direct sunlight, with a temperature between 15 and 20°C. Germination can be quite slow and take between one and three months.
When the young plants reach between 5 and 10 cm in height, they should be transplanted into individual, fairly deep pots containing a well-draining substrate. Place them in full sun and water moderately, ensuring the substrate dries out between waterings.
Once well established, cypresses are very drought-resistant and require little watering, except during prolonged dry spells or for younger specimens. They adapt well to poor and chalky soils, but good drainage remains essential to prevent root rot. In spring, a balanced fertiliser for conifers can be beneficial to stimulate their growth.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.