Common or Mediterranean cypress -Cupressus sempervirens. Cupressus sempervirens stricta, is one of the thinnest and most slender cypresses, its growth being very straight. Its growth is compact

Common or Mediterranean cypress -Cupressus sempervirens

Presentation: Liters: 4 Height: 50/80 H Container: 20 Cm

Scientific name: Cupressus sempervirens stricta.

Common name: Cypress stricta.

Family: Cupressaceae.

Origin: Mediterranean.

Generalities: Cupressus sempervirens stricta is one of the thinnest and most slender cypresses, as it is not as compact as the totem, its growth is much faster.

Characteristics: The stricta cypress has a slim and straight bearing, its foliage is not as intense as the totem cypress. It may bear some fruit.

Multiplication: By cutting or grafting.

Lighting: Full sun.

Temperature: They perfectly withstand the Mediterranean climate.

Soil: Not demanding.

Irrigation: In the case of being in the ground and completely rooted, it can withstand drought. Potted should be watered regularly.

Fertilizer: Although it is not demanding, it is advisable to fertilize, especially if it is in a pot, with a fertilizer for conifers.

Pruning: They are only pruned when a branch is opened.
Pests: It does not usually have many pests, we have to monitor the "cotonet" mealybugs with an anti-mealybug, fusarium also affects them. Pests do not usually develop very much, since they are not compact.