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Products > Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca'   Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca' - Italian Cypress   [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Tree Family: Cupressaceae (incl. Taxodiaceae) (Cypresses) Origin: Europe, Southern (Europe) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Insignificant Bloomtime: Not Significant Height: 40-60 feet Width: 8-12 feet Exposure: Full Sun Seaside: Yes Drought Tolerant: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation Req.: Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca' (Italian Cypress) - This is a columnar evergreen tree that grows to 40 to 60 feet tall and up to about 8 to 12 foot spread with age. The foliage of this variety is blue-green. Plant in full sun. Drought tolerant and hardy to about 15-20 degrees F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]