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Pencil Pine - Cupressus sempervirens 'Nitschkes Needles'
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Pencil Pine, Cupressus sempervirens 'Nitschke's Needles'
Few specimens command vertical space with the authority of a mature Pencil Pine. 'Nitschke's Needles' delivers the classic columnar silhouette of the Mediterranean cypress, refined, architectural, and built for the long term.
Why Pencil Pine
Form: Exceptionally tight, columnar habit with dense, deep-green foliage, a defining vertical element in any formal or contemporary landscape.
Scale: Reaches significant height with minimal spread, making it the preferred choice where vertical impact is required without sacrificing lateral space.
Durability: Highly drought-tolerant once established; well-suited to the Australian climate and demanding site conditions.
Longevity: A permanent fixture, these trees mature into enduring landmarks that hold their structure for generations.
Immediate Presence: Advanced stock specimens arrive with established form and stature, delivering visual impact from day one.
Ideal Applications
Formal Avenues: Planted in repeating lines to create dramatic processional entries on prestige rural and residential properties.
Boundary Screening: Deployed as a living architectural screen, structured, evergreen, and low-maintenance.
Accent Planting: Positioned as a singular vertical counterpoint within structured planting schemes or minimalist landscapes.
Heritage & Estate Settings: A natural fit for Mediterranean-inspired or classical estate landscapes where permanence and proportion are paramount.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 0.8–1.5m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 1.5–3m
Planting Season: Autumn to spring, avoiding the hottest summer months
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soils; tolerates a range of soil types including clay and sandy loams; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice a week for the first 12 months to encourage deep root establishment, then reduce to supplemental 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: 8–12m
Width: 0.5–1m
Growth Rate: Slow
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
