While there are certainly many benefits of privacy trees, possible fire hazards are a major downside you need to consider before planting them. The Italian cypress tree (Cupressus sempervirens) is one ...

Walter Reeves answers Atlanta-area lawn and garden questions, including why mature Italian cypress trees might look off, and how to deal with a shady area.

DEAR NEIL: Like many others I lost my Italian cypress tree in last year’s cold. I liked it for its narrow and tall presence, but I’m wondering if I should replace it with another Italian ...

DEAR NEIL: We have almost a dozen Italian cypress trees in our backyard. They seem to be dying, and it’s getting worse. We thought we saw spider webs on some.

I have a string of Italian cypress trees in my backyard that have many floppy branches sticking out at the lower portion of them. What’s the best way to repair or trim them? The top halves look ...

Last year we transplanted two Italian cypress trees next to our in-ground pool. They are 8 feet tall and are doing well, but my wife feels we need to move them again, fearing they could hurt the pool.

A recent visit was a good exercise in diagnosis. A row of Italian cypress trees was showing scattered discolored and dead branches. The owner needed to know the cause and what to do about it.

Do Italian cypress trees do well in our area? If so, do you know what nursery may have them on the north shore? If they are not good, can you suggest something similar? — Tony B.

For a limited time, you can get a pair of Italian Cypress trees for just £34.98, a saving of £15. This offer also includes free fertilizer worth £4.99.

(KRON) — The San Rafael Fire Department is warning residents to remove Italian cypress trees in an effort to reduce the risk of wildfires. Pre-citation letters have been sent out to residents ...