Cupressus sempervirens Stricta Group Architectural The large panicles are followed

The large panicles are followed by conspicuous bladder-like fruits

are more rounded than the species

A form of our native hornbeam differing mainly in its tightly ascending branching habit

Hardy and thrives in most soils but susceptible to drought

Prune in late winter early spring if needed

Cupressus sempervirens Stricta Group Architectural The large panicles are followedPencil thin and conical, reaching heights of perhaps 30 ft tall in maturity, this cultivar is highly valued for the ascending, spire like effect it can bring to a restricted space, or a space where shade is not desired. 'Stricta' is the narrowest of all the C. sempervirens. **Advisory: Although wildly popular with designers, and regularly featuring in show gardens, the species is not entirely hardy in the British Isles, and is at risk if exposed to