Cupressus sempervirens - Italian cypress

continental : Let’s water every 3-4 weeks, so that the substratum is always quite moist. If the temperatures are very harsh, during the winter, it isn’t necessary to water. Wet with 1-2 buckets of water.

alpine : We advise watering the The Cupressus sempervirens regularly, but not too often, keeping the soil damp, using 0-1 buckets of water; during this period of the year watering every 4-5 weeks could be enough.

mediterranean : The Cupressus sempervirens always asks for a slightly moist soil: therefore we should water often, about every 2-3 weeks, wetting the substratum deep down. Normally 2-3 buckets of water are used.

continental : These plants need, for a balanced development, to be grown in a sunny place.
We suggest, during the coldest months of the year, to grow these plants in a sheltered place, where the freezing is not too intense.

alpine : Plant which needs to be exposed to direct sunrays.
These plants can stand short frosts, but during the coldest months of the year we suggest covering them with a non-woven fabric, or move them to a cold greenhouse.

mediterranean : We advise locating these plants where they can be directly exposed to solar rays.
The Cupressus sempervirens can stand the cold, therefore it can be planted in full ground in the garden.

Fertilize Cupressus sempervirens : We should avoid fertilizing trees during the winter months; if we intend planting a tree during the winter let’s remember to enrich the soil with mature manure.

Pests Cupressus sempervirens : Towards the end of the winter it is advised to apply a fungicide treatment using products based on sulphur and copper, to discourage the development of the most common fungal parasites.