cypress

Cypress. This slow growing tree is a incredibly easy to maintain. As it comes in several different varieties look specifically for Italian, Lemon (When rubbed it gives off a soft lemon scent, and is prided on its brilliant yellow glow) Austrocedrus, or Patagonian as these are the easiest to maintain in your home and do not produce the berries that most other varieties do. Most grow at a rate of a few inches a year, with yearly trimming you can keep a small to medium sized plant for 10-15 years before needing to  be replanted outside. I recommend a standard terra cotta pot and standard planting soil as a medium. If your feeling crafty and would like to gift a plant try planting a small tree in a tin can and wrap with burlap and twine.