Cupressus sempervirens 'Nitschke's Needles', 'Pencil Pine'
- Mature size: 4-10m Tall x 1-1.5m Wide.
- Recommended spacing: 1m apart for screening
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun-part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses: Large pot plant, Topiary, Mediterranean garden, mass plantings, lining driveways, feature plant, formal privacy screen, windbreak, narrow spaces.
Noteworthy: Hardy evergreen Conifer, low maintenance.
Tolerant: Pruning/hedging, coastal conditions, wind, Drought and light frost once established, adaptable to a wide range of soil types.
Colour/Growth form: Dark green dense foliage, pencil/columnar shaped, tall upright growth.
'Nitschke's Needles' (Cupressus sempervirens) is a tough, low-maintenance evergreen conifer with dense, dark green foliage and a slender, upright form. Its compact, pencil-like shape makes it a standout choice for narrow spaces, privacy screens, as well as a striking feature in Mediterranean gardens. Growing well in full sun to part shade, it’s resilient to drought, wind, and coastal conditions, thriving in various soil types with minimal care, making it perfect for low-maintenance landscaping.
