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Italian Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Italian Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta'
Few trees command a landscape with the authority of Italian Cypress. Its signature columnar silhouette, tall, dense, and unwavering, brings immediate architectural weight to any project, from grand residential entries to formal commercial precincts. Supplied as advanced stock, these specimens deliver presence from day one.
Why Italian Cypress
Architectural Form: A strict columnar habit reaching 12–15m in height with a spread of just 1–1.5m, providing vertical drama without sacrificing space.
Mediterranean Provenance: A defining feature of European estate design, lending classical structure and timeless sophistication to Australian properties.
Drought and Heat Resilience: Once established, highly tolerant of dry conditions and intense heat, well suited to Australia's climate extremes.
Evergreen Consistency: Deep green foliage year-round with no seasonal loss of structure or visual impact.
Low Maintenance: The natural columnar form requires no routine pruning or shaping, reducing ongoing maintenance overhead.
Ideal Applications
Driveway and Entry Avenues: Planted in opposing rows, Italian Cypress defines grand arrivals with a distinctly European gravitas.
Boundary and Privacy Screening: Spaced closely, these trees form a dense, evergreen screen suited to residential and commercial sites alike.
Formal Landscape Axes: Used to punctuate sightlines, frame views, or reinforce symmetry in structured landscape compositions.
Courtyard and Constrained Sites: Maximum height with minimal footprint makes this the preferred choice where lateral space is limited.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 1–2m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 3–5m
Planting Season: Autumn or spring, avoiding the hottest summer months
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained to moderately fertile soils; tolerates poor, alkaline, or dry soils once established; dislikes waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water regularly for the first 1–2 years until the root system is well established, then reduce to occasional deep watering during dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 15–30m
Width: 3–6m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Mediterranean region (southern Europe and western Asia)
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
