{"product_id":"50-graines-de-cypres-ditalie-cupressus-sempervirens-stricta","title":"50 Seeds of Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens stricta)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCupressus sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen cypress, Provence cypress, Florentine cypress: its Latin epithet \u003cem\u003esempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e expresses its fidelity to green throughout every season. Its flame-like silhouette has shaped the landscapes of Tuscany and Provence since antiquity, and some specimens live for more than a millennium—planting a cypress means looking far beyond a gardener's lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFastigiate habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003cem\u003estricta\u003c\/em\u003e variety forms a narrow, upright column with a highly graphic appearance and requires no pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e its dark green, scale-like foliage remains dense all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional longevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e several centuries, or even longer, with steady growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, in a warm location sheltered from cold winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e poor, stony, alkaline and, above all, perfectly drained. This is crucial: it does not tolerate heavy, wet soil, where its roots suffocate. It needs no fertilization and is more sensitive to excess water than to drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e soak the seeds for 24 hours in cold water, let them drain without allowing them to dry, then apply \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/stratification-a-froid-graines\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e for 30 to 60 days for more even germination. Then sow in a deep pot, as the taproot develops quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant while young, as cypress does not tolerate being moved once established. Allow enough space: for a hedge, plan for 80 cm to 1 m between plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater only during the first two years, while the plant is establishing its roots. After that, it needs no water at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo pruning is necessary for the fastigiate variety, which naturally maintains its columnar habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt structures dry gardens alongside other Mediterranean plants such as \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-lavande-fleurs-plante-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/35-graines-de-caprier-vivace-sans-epine-semences-reproductibles\"\u003ethornless caper bush\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-resistantes-secheresse-graines\"\u003edrought-resistant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense, evergreen foliage provides winter shelter and nesting sites highly valued by birds, especially small songbirds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a windbreak, it creates a sheltered microclimate that protects garden crops and wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindbreak hedge, specimen tree, structured avenue or reforestation in Mediterranean areas. Its wood, impregnated with aromatic oils, is renowned for its resistance to rot and was once sought after for chests and roof structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a tree of Mediterranean cemeteries, the cypress has symbolized immortality and remembrance since antiquity, thanks to its evergreen foliage and extraordinary longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest the still-closed woody cones from the tree, then let them dry in a warm place: they will open on their own within a few days and release the winged seeds. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Commitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the iconic silhouette of the South with these Italian cypress seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865911144781,"sku":"3760335362262","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/19-graines-cypres-italie-cupressus-sempervirens-fond-blanc.webp?v=1719912674","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/en-intl\/products\/50-graines-de-cypres-ditalie-cupressus-sempervirens-stricta","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}