Italian Cypress for Narrow Privacy Screening: Planting Guide

9 feet from patio to fence; neighbor's 2-story house overlooks yard. Need fast-growing privacy tree. Thuja too wide (5 ft from fence). Suggestions?

Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta')

• Narrow columnar form: 3–5 ft wide, 40–60 ft tall
• Fast growth: 2–3 ft/year
• Dense evergreen foliage, drought-tolerant once established
• Plant 3–5 ft apart for solid screen
• Top at desired height
• Thrive in California (Hearst Castle)

Alternative

Consult local nursery for other narrow evergreens suited to your area.