Field Grown Italian Cypress Trees in California

• The Italian cypress is an evergreen conifer that can reach heights of up to 60 feet.cypress image by Przemyslaw Malkowski from Fotolia.com
  
  Cupressus sempervirens, also known as Italian cypress, is a hearty evergreen tree used for accenting homes, parks, fields and cemeteries. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Italian cypress can reach heights of 40 to 60 feet, with a width of three to six feet. Because of their hearty growth and elegant look, there are many varieties of field-grown Italian cypress trees produced in California.
  
  

'Glauca'

• Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca,' or Glauca Italian cypress, is a midsized cultivar, grown for formal landscaping and as a large-building accent. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Glauca Italian cypress reaches heights of 25 to 40 feet, with a spread of 3 to 6 feet. The tree grows in a variety of well-drained soils, including clay, loam, sand, acidic and alkaline. Glauca is popular for use in California because it has high drought resistance and grows best in warm, full-sun climates. The tree is susceptible to pests, such as the fungal disease root rot, mites, cankers and bagworms.
  
  

Swane's Golden

• Swane's Golden Italian cypress is native to Mediterranean areas such as Greece, Turkey, Israel, Iran and Jordan, but enjoys hearty growth in certain areas of California. According to the Oregon State University, Swane's Golden exhibits golden yellow foliage and tree heights from 15 to 20 feet, with spreads of 2 to 3 feet. it prefers well-drained soils and full sun. This cypress is slower growing than other varieties of Italian cypress, which makes it ideal for both field and residential decorative use. Swane's Golden is highly susceptible to cypress canker and aphids.
  
  

Totem Pole

• The totem pole Italian cypress, or pencil cypress, is a fast growing, tall variety, of Cupressus sempervirens. The totem pole Italian cypress grows up to 33 feet tall, with a spread of around 6 feet. The cypress, grown primarily in fields, cemeteries and parks, is a popular decorative tree because of its low maintenance and its drought resistance. The tree grows best in full sun and can withstand temperatures down to 10 degrees F, which makes it ideal for growing in the warm California temperatures. This cypress is highly susceptible to mites, aphids, root rot and cankers.