![]() ![]() ![]() If you have seen the Italian Cypress and love its form and structure in the garden, there is a plant that comes very close to mimicking these attributes and can withstand Tennessee’s climate. However, I know several people across Tennessee who have tried with little success to grow this plant, perhaps due to the double whammy of wet-coldish winters and humidity. I’ve also seen very nice specimens in places like Charleston, South Carolina. They thrive in warm Mediterranean climates as their common name suggests. There are several regions of the world where you can see the very narrow variation of Italian Cypress ( Cupressus sempervirens ‘Stricta’ Zone (7)8-10) in cultivation. Submitted by Andy Pulte, distinguished lecturer and director, Department of Plant Sciences UT Gardens’ January 2021 Plant of the Month The plant mimics many characteristics of the Italian Cypress. ![]() The Taylor Juniper, seen here in Knoxville, is a great addition to Tennessee landscapes. ![]()
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