by Barry Lillie

No other tree epitomises the Tuscan landscape like the Italian Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens), sometimes called the Mediterranean or the Tuscan Cypress; its elegant shape has seen it used as a mainstay of formal Italian gardens. Cypress are relatively easy to grow and care for, so there's no reason why you can't create a little slice of Tuscany in your own garden.

In a formal garden, plant the trees to mark entrances; they look at their best equally spaced out along a driveway, however, if you don't have the space for a row of trees, why not plant one on either side of a gate or entrance.

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