A dense, very narrow Italian cypress selection with consistent blue-green foliage and a tight columnar habit ideal for matched avenue plantings. A reliable formal vertical feature for hot, dry gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 7 m H × 1 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Brodie Pencil Pine
Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca Brodie' is a moderate-growing tree in the Cupressaceae family. It reaches around 7 m tall and 1 m wide at maturity, with evergreen and silver-grey foliage.
Where to grow Brodie Pencil Pine
Brodie Pencil Pine suits Mediterranean, warm-temperate and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds and is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Brodie Pencil Pine does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Brodie Pencil Pine is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Brodie Pencil Pine in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Brodie Pencil Pine in the garden
Brodie Pencil Pine earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, a windbreak and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Brodie Pencil Pine with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and Mediterranean climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Brodie Pencil Pine
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