Cupressus sempervirens ‘Glauca’

Blue Italian Cypress | Elegant, Narrow & Architectural

Cupressus sempervirens ‘Glauca’, commonly known as Blue Italian Cypress, is an elegant evergreen conifer with a distinctive tall, narrow and upright form. Its attractive blue-grey foliage provides year-round colour and structure, making it a popular choice for formal, Mediterranean and contemporary landscapes.

Its naturally slender growth habit makes it particularly useful for adding height and privacy without taking up a large amount of garden space.

• Mature Height: Approximately 10–20 m
• Mature Width: Approximately 1–3 m
• Growth Habit: Narrow, upright and columnar
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Foliage: Evergreen, blue-grey to silvery green
• Form: Tall and slender
• Position: Full sun is recommended for healthy growth and the best foliage colour. 

Young Blue Italian Cypress plants can be grown in large containers and are suitable for:

• Entrances
• Courtyards
• Patios
• Formal displays
• Large outdoor pots

Cupressus sempervirens ‘Glauca’ is ideal for:

• Narrow garden spaces
• Feature planting
• Vertical screening
• Privacy planting
• Driveways
• Entryways
• Formal gardens
• Mediterranean-style gardens
• Contemporary landscapes
• Architectural planting

Please note: Mature size and growth rate are approximate and can vary according to climate, soil, watering and growing conditions. Plants supplied may vary slightly from photographs due to seasonal growth and availability.