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Cupressus arizonica

Arizona Cypress

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This Arizona native conifer tree grows to 50' tall by 20' wide, at moderate rate. Color & form can vary from sea green to silvery blue, pyramidal to round form. It prefers full sun and can tolerate heat, wind & drought. It needs well draining soil. Bark is reddish brown and furrowed. Leaves are tiny and scale like. Cones appear in fall.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40', 40-60'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green, Silver

Bark Color

Brown, Red

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Fall

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.