{"product_id":"mediterranean-cypress-cupressus-sempervirens-glauca","title":"Mediterranean Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMediterranean Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew trees command a landscape with the authority of \u003cem\u003eCupressus sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Glauca'. Its strict columnar form and blue-green evergreen foliage deliver architectural precision that reads equally well in formal estate settings and contemporary high-density projects. Advanced specimens produce immediate vertical impact, no establishment period required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Mediterranean Cypress\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColumnar Discipline\u003c\/strong\u003e: A naturally tight, upright habit reaching 10–20m in height with a spread of just 1–2m, requiring no shaping to maintain its form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Drought Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep-rooted and adapted to hot, dry climates; well-suited to Australian conditions with minimal ongoing intervention once established.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Retains its distinctive blue-green foliage year-round, providing consistent visual weight in the landscape across all seasons.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity\u003c\/strong\u003e: A multi-century lifespan makes this a genuine long-term asset on any property, not a short-term planting solution.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreening Without Mass\u003c\/strong\u003e: Achieves effective wind, noise, and sightline screening without the lateral footprint of broadform hedging species.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Driveway Lining\u003c\/strong\u003e: Planted in formal rows, advanced specimens establish the grand, processional character associated with prestige rural and residential properties.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoundary Screening\u003c\/strong\u003e: Narrow form makes it the preferred choice where screening depth is limited but height and density are non-negotiable.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural Focal Points\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deployed as solitary sentinels or paired specimens to anchor entrances, courtyards, and formal axes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and Exposed Sites\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wind-hardy and salt-tolerant; performs reliably in conditions that compromise less robust species.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5–2m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn to spring, avoiding the hottest summer months\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained to moderately fertile soils; tolerates alkaline, sandy, or clay soils once established; drought tolerant\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice weekly for the first two years until established, then reduce to supplemental watering during prolonged dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping it clear of the trunk.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean region, western Asia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":51940323754270,"sku":"ND-018-400MM","price":299.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":51940323787038,"sku":"ND-018-500MM","price":449.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":51940323819806,"sku":"ND-018-90L","price":639.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/mediterranean-cypress-cupressus-sempervirens-glauca-screening.jpg?v=1781308156","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/mediterranean-cypress-cupressus-sempervirens-glauca","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}