Cypress trees are often drought-tolerant, and their fast-growing, dense habit makes them ideal privacy screens. Below are 12 ...

Cypress trees are known for their tall, columnar shape. They can grow up to 50 feet tall with only a 5-foot spread, though there are cultivars that will reach a more modest 30 feet.

Q: I have five mature Italian cypress trees. They are planted in a 2-foot-wide strip of earth between our driveway and a stone wall. The trees are 20 feet tall but only 2 feet wide.

Planting . Leyland cypress trees enjoy both part shade/part sun and full sun—the tree has very forgiving light requirements. The cypress can be planted in many soils.