Cupressus sempervirens (Mediterranean cypress)
Mediterranean Cyprus is native to this region , can be found all over the region like Italy, Syria, Lebanon, Greece, Egypt. It is a medium sized conifer tree can reach 35 m in height. The leaves are tiny scale like with a nice fragrance. The cones are very decorative and stays on the stems for long time. It has been widely cultivated as an ornamental, by today many different varieties can be find in tree nurseries. Takes very well drought and heat .
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French Name: Cyprès d'Italie
Arabic Name: سرو المتوسط
Pronunciation: : koo-PRESS-us sem-per-VYE-renz
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: Mediterranean region
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Heat Zones: 9 to 16
Hardiness Zones: 7 to 12
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Uses: Screen, Specimen, Border Plant, Native to Lebanon
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tree Shape: Columnar
Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical
Canopy Density: Dense
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 15 to 23 m
Spread at Maturity: 10 to 15 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: More than 50 Years
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Whorled
Leaf Venation: Nearly Invisible
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: Less than 5
Leaf Shape: Scale
Leaf Texture: Rough
Leaf Scent: Pleasant (Lemony)
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Showy, Fissured
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Cones
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7
Fruit Color: Green, Brown
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Tolerance
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Neutral, Alkaline
Water Requirements: Moderate, Low
Light Requirements: Full
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No
Life Span: More than 50
Diseases: Canker, Root rot
Edible Parts: None
Pests: Mites
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting