World renowned as an impressively tall, low maintenance evergreen tree, the Italian Cypress is a a beautiful plant variation for landscaping. Architects around the world use this columnar tree to edge property lines, to cover vertical fixtures, and to lead along entryways. The Italian Cypress, also known as the Tuscan Cypress, maintains a pleasant and well-groomed appearance with little to no pruning necessary. There are several positive characteristics to this tree specimen such as its resistance to hot weather, drought tolerance, and its relatively fast paced growth. All of these accumulate to make this Cypress a top choice amongst growers in the southern United States. Healthy Italian Cypress can grow upwards of 3 feet per year and once mature can reach heights of 30 to 40 feet tall.