Blue Ice Arizona Cypress
Cupressus arizonica glabra 'Blue Ice'
Blue Ice Arizona Cypress is a compact slow-growing native conifer tree with a conical habit. The scale-like needles are a frosty silver-blue that holds it's color year-round. Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Exceptionally heat and drought tolerant once established.
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Origins: |
Southwest N. America and Mexico |
Height: |
15’ - 40’ |
Spread: |
12’ - 20’ |
Spacing: |
15’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
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
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