Mediterranean cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Lean and slender Tuscan

Tree26×5 mzone 7–10light shade

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

evergreensuitable for hedgesscented

Uses

Medicinal2 of 10

Other uses7 of 10

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

Toxicity: slightly toxic

Probably toxic due to its essential oils, as with all cypresses.

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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