Cupressus sempervirens ‘Glauca’ is a striking, upright evergreen conifer distinguished by its narrow columnar form and blue-grey foliage. Commonly known as the Blue Pencil Pine, it is widely used in formal gardens, avenues, entry statements, and screening where strong vertical structure is desired without excessive width. Hardy and adaptable, this variety performs well in coastal and inland conditions and is drought tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for structured landscapes and contemporary designs.
Light requirement: Full sun. Best growth and form in open, sunny positions.
Water requirement: Low to moderate. Drought tolerant once established.
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; infrequent once mature.
Soil: Well-draining soil. Tolerates sandy, loamy, and light clay soils. Avoid waterlogging.
Skill level: Beginner Green thumb
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes when young, but best suited to in-ground planting long-term.
Mature Height: 10–20 m
Mature Width: 1–2 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established
Frost Tolerant: Yes, frost hardy
Wind Tolerant: Good
Leaf colour: Blue-grey to silvery green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: Small, scale-like foliage held tightly to upright stems
Flower Colour: Inconspicuous
Flower Shape: Small cones
Flower Fragrance: None
Flower Season: Spring
Cupressus sempervirens ‘Glauca’ is a striking, upright evergreen conifer distinguished by its narrow columnar form and blue-grey foliage. Commonly known as the Blue Pencil Pine, it is widely used in formal gardens, avenues, entry statements, and screening where strong vertical structure is desired without excessive width. Hardy and adaptable, this variety performs well in coastal and inland conditions and is drought tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for structured landscapes and contemporary designs.
Light requirement: Full sun. Best growth and form in open, sunny positions.
Water requirement: Low to moderate. Drought tolerant once established.
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; infrequent once mature.
Soil: Well-draining soil. Tolerates sandy, loamy, and light clay soils. Avoid waterlogging.
Skill level: Beginner Green thumb
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes when young, but best suited to in-ground planting long-term.
Mature Height: 10–20 m
Mature Width: 1–2 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established
Frost Tolerant: Yes, frost hardy
Wind Tolerant: Good
Leaf colour: Blue-grey to silvery green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: Small, scale-like foliage held tightly to upright stems
Flower Colour: Inconspicuous
Flower Shape: Small cones
Flower Fragrance: None
Flower Season: Spring
