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Contact SupplierCupressus sempervirens, a native to the Mediterranean Region, is an evergreen tree attaining a height of 40-60ft. with 2-5 mm scale-like leaves which are arranged in whorl. The leaves are simple, entire, evergreen, less than 2inches. Flower is not showy. Fruit is oval in shape. Twig is brown or grey coloured. The tree prefers climatic conditions suitable for several hundred years of life. Cupressus sempervirens seed cones are oblong or oval in shape and, and 25–40 mm in length. Cupressus sempervirens seeds remain fertile for a long period of time and are ideal for cultivation in areas with hot-dry winters and mild-wet winters. It is highly drought tolerant, moderately aerosol salt tolerant. It is also soil salt tolerant. The aromatic timber of Cupressus sempervirens is very durable and very famous for being used in doors of St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City. It is also known as Drama Tree as it bends in slightest air breezes. Propagation can be done by layering and cutting.
Synonyms : Cupressus sempervirens Pyramidalis, Cupressus sempervirens Stricta, Cupressus sempervirens var. sempervirens


