Italian cypress

It is important to water Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca') every 1-2 weeks, providing deep, thorough irrigation. The amount of water needed depends on climate and soil type, as well as the size of the plant; however, a general rule of thumb is to apply 1 inch of water per week. Furthermore, during the hot summer months, it may be necessary to water the cypress twice a week. It is important to water Italian cypress deeply to promote strong root growth. Upon watering, the soil should be moist to a depth of 6 inches. If the soil is allowed to dry out too much, plants may become stressed and result in poor growth.

Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca') requires full sun in order to thrive, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. When grown in a container, they should be placed in a sunny location with protection from the wind. They can also tolerate some light shade; however, this should be avoided if possible as they need strong sunlight to grow and develop correctly. During the hottest part of the summer, they should be shaded from the afternoon sun to prevent scorching of the foliage.

Italian cypress (Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca') should be pruned twice a year, once in early spring and once in late summer. During the early spring, it should be lightly pruned to remove any dead or weakened branches and then lightly shaped. During the late summer it should be given a more thorough pruning to reduce height and width. If necessary, branches can be thinned out to open up the interior of the tree. This should be done in a way that promotes a full and natural shape. Whenever possible, avoid cutting back too far or removing too many branches as this can cause the plant to look sparse.