Cupressus sempervirens L. var. horizontalis Gord.
See Cupressus sempervirens L. var. stricta for a description of the upright form stricta. Horizontalis is the wild form with spreading branches and a conical crown. [RHSE, Hortus, Hilliers’].
Horticultural & Botanical History
The Cypress of the ancients, widely grown in the Mediterranean region and probably an early introduction to Britain although the upright, columnar form is unknown in the wild. Horizantalis is the wild form.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [C.28/1843].
Notes
Published Aug 01, 2009 - 01:36 PM | Last updated Jul 16, 2010 - 04:58 PM
| Family | Cupressaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Eastern Mediterranean |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Mediterranean cypress |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Cupressus sempervirens – spreading |
| Confidence level | high |