Pencil Pine
This is the classic Pencil Pine, and Cupressus sempervirens ‘glauca’ can be used in a number of landscaping applications. Regarded as being one of the best varieties, when planted in a row it a is a tree that adds a strong architectural element to the garden.
Commonly called the Italian Pencil Pine, once established this low maintenance tree has a natural columnar habit. It requires little to no pruning to maintain it naturally tidy upright shape.
Aromatic foliage with a good blue green colour, and this variety and will produce fewer fruits to nuts than others.
Care
A very easy to grow tree, best grown in full sun in a humus rich fertile soil. It will grow in part shade, however deep shade is not suitable.
The root system is generally regarded as non invasive and surface roots cause few problems.
Landscaping Uses
This is a tree that is suited to use to create focal points in the garden, a stand alone specimen can work well in larger gardens. Plant Cupressus sempervirens ‘glauca’ either side of a pathway or entrance to make a statement, or use it to line driveways. With its narrow growth habit it can also be used as an informal or formal screening plant along a boundary where its height can be an advantage in blocking out two story buildings..
A these trees can reach 1.5 metres in width, sometimes a little more planting distance can be calculated depending on desired effect. 2 – 4 metre centres is a starting point
Pruning
Generally not required at all. Only removal of any dead wood, or errant sideways growth.
Summary
- Botanical Name – Cupressus sempervirens ‘glauca’
- Common Names – Italian Pencil Pine or Pencil Pine
- Position – Full sun to Part shade.
- Soil – Humus rich, moist and well drained.
- Height – Will reach around 15 to 20 metres in height
- Spread – Will spread to around 1 – 1.5 metres.
- Growth rate – Medium to fast, can reach around 3 – 4 metres in 4 years.
- Foliage – Mid to deep green.
- Flowers – Insignificant.
- Flowering period – Spring
- Drought tolerant – Yes once established, better in moist soils.
- Frost tolerant – Yes.
Cupressus sempervirens ‘glauca’ is available from the following participating nurseries.
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www.njrivett.com.au
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Carey Gully, Adelaide Hills.
Family business selling a large range of deciduous trees in pots 1-4m high. Crepe myrtle specialist. Includes Ornamental pears & plums, Red maples, Japanese maples, Gingko, Cercis, Ash, Birch, Crab apples, Weeping cherries, Gleditsia, Liquidambar and more. Hedging plants, evergreen trees & fruit trees.
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55 McDougal Rd Neerim South Victoria 3831 PH: (03) 56281507
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www.blericktreefarm.com.au
WINTER HILL TREE FARM Ph: 02 4878 9193 Fax: 02 4878 9109
NSW Southern Highlands
Retail & Wholesale. Advanced trees & hedging. Grown in pots for year-round planting. 45 litre - 1000 litre available. Great range. Great Quality. Delivery available.
www.winterhill.com.au