Mediterranean cypress
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7Will it grow where I live?
Mediterranean cypress is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
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Profile
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Height
- 26 m
- Spread
- 5 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 1000 years
- First yield
- after 8 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–10
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- very dry – moist
- pH
- 5.8 – 8.2
Uses
Other uses: Essential oil is extracted through distillation from the shoots and is utilized in perfumery and soap making. The leaves contain approximately 2% essential oil, while the wood has a content of about 2.5%. An infusion made from the wood is used in foot baths to combat excessive sweating of the feet. The wood is fragrant, very hard, and durable. It is a popular material for construction, furniture making, and wardrobe production due to its ability to retain its pleasant scent, repel moths, and resist woodworms.
Origin & habitat
Southern Europe to Western Asia.
Cliffs on the shore in only 2 small locations in California.
⚠️ Hazards
Probably toxic due to its essential oils, as with all cypresses.
Frequently asked questions
Mediterranean cypress: how big does it get?
Mediterranean cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 26 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 5 m. Growth is fast.
Mediterranean cypress: what site does it need?
Mediterranean cypress tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range very dry – moist. The pH may lie between 5.8 and 8.2.
Mediterranean cypress: is it hardy?
Mediterranean cypress is listed as hardy in zone 7–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Mediterranean cypress: will it grow in Central Europe?
Mediterranean cypress is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
Mediterranean cypress: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Mediterranean cypress are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Mediterranean cypress: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Medicinal 2/10, Other uses 7/10.
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