Italian Cypress foliage appears grey.

[Sagebrush]

Noticed my Italian Cypress, existing growth appears greyish this early spring. Had it a year and the foliage stayed nice and green all summer. Spring here and I thought the older foliage would green up. Haven't any new growth yet. I know I am forcing it to cascade against its will. Sprayed for mites as these kill many landscape Cypress in this locale. Any experience with these in early spring?

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Looks like spider mites. Make sure what you used is actually effective against them.