Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
California
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Moroccan cypress
South Tibet cypress
Cheng's cypress
Yunnan cypress
Saharan cypress
weeping cypress
Tibetan cypress
Mediterranean cypress
Tonkin cypress
Himalayan cypress
Vietnamese cypress
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Lowland, Mountain tops, Mountains, Terrestrial, tropical environments, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
CUPRESSUS sempervirens
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Tuscan cypress
Pencil pine
Graveyard cypress
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
इतालवी सरू
In German
Matilija Poppy
Italienisch Cypress
In French
Matilija Poppy
Italian Cypress
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Ciprés italiano
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Ιταλικά Cypress
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Italian Cypress
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Italian Cypress
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Cupressus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Papaverales
Pinales
Family
Papaveraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Italian Cypress
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Italian Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Italian Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Italian Cypress season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Italian Cypress is Loam while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Italian Cypress is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Italian Cypress Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Italian Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Italian Cypress height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Italian Cypress are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Italian Cypress flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Cypress leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Italian Cypress
Care of Matilija Poppy and Italian Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Italian Cypress pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.