Tall skinny evergreen trees are a sight to behold. They grow well in most kinds of weather conditions and are often able to live for half a century or more. The type of climate they need is also varied. Some varieties can be found in drier climates and some in humid and wetter climates. Knowing the kind of environment your trees need to grow in is important to planting them in the right place and height.
If you live in an area with a colder climate, look for a tree that needs less attention to maintain. For example, conifers and dwarf pines usually do well in cold weather. However, there are many varieties that require more watering and trimming during the dry months. If you live in an area with a lot of rainfall, choose a tree that can handle standing water on the leaves and needles. Most dwarf pines and conifers do fine with occasional pruning.
There are two main kinds of Italian cypress trees. One has deciduous leaves while the other has evergreen leaves. Deciduous trees lose their leaves during the winter, but grow back in the spring as new growth shoots out. Evergreen trees, on the other hand, grow their leaves up until they turn red, similar to a grape. You can easily tell the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees simply by looking at the size of the leaves. Cypress with evergreen leaves usually have larger stems and branches than other varieties.
Some of the best cypress trees grow in the Mediterranean and in central Italy. The climate is sub-tropical, with warm summers and freezing winters. You should not have to water your cypress tree very often, if at all. If you do, it will be much easier for you to determine when they're dry or not.
Some of the other characteristics to look for when choosing a tree include the type of root system, if any, and whether or not the tree favors rotting or drilling. Most deciduous trees have a shallow root system, which makes it easy to dig up the root ball when the tree needs to be replanted. Cypress with deeper roots, however, may require digging up the root ball. If the roots are shallow, the roots will form a deep hole through which the water drain will go. Tall skinny cypress trees in central Italy that have deeper roots may require root pruning to clear away a layer of decaying organic matter at the base of the trunk.
Cypress trees grow tall because of their strong root systems and the ability to grow to a good size even with little attention. Cypress trees grow in deciduous environments and love acidic soil. They also like full sunlight. Tall skinny cypress trees in Italy are the type most suitable to cut into smaller pieces for drying in the sun.