Blue Ice Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica 'Blue Ice') is a beautiful evergreen tree that is known for its striking blue-gray foliage. It is a popular choice for landscaping due to its unique color and texture.
Here are some key features of the Blue Ice Arizona Cypress:
- Size: It typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet and spreads about 6-8 feet wide.
- Foliage: The foliage is a silvery-blue color, which gives it a cool and icy appearance. The leaves are scale-like and have a soft texture.
- Growth habit: It has a pyramidal shape when young, but as it matures, it becomes more columnar.
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Origins: |
Southwest N. America and Mexico |
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Height: |
15’ - 40’ |
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Spread: |
12’ - 20’ |
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Spacing: |
15’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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N/A |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Takes pruning well. Few problems, but watch for bagworms. Canker and root rot may occur in poorly-drained soils
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Tickseed, Black-eyed Susan, Smoke Tree
IMAGE: Ragesoss, Smooth Arizona Cypress foliage at the BBG, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
