Carolina Sapphire (Cupressus arizonica 'Carolina Sapphire') is a fast-growing evergreen tree with striking silver-blue foliage. It has a pleasant fragrance and can reach heights of up to 40 feet. Carolina Sapphire is often used as a windbreak or privacy screen due to its dense growth habit. It is also drought-tolerant and can thrive in various soil conditions.
Smooth Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica var. glabra) is another lovely cypress tree with smooth, grayish-green foliage. It has a more compact growth habit compared to Carolina Sapphire, making it suitable for smaller spaces. Smooth Arizona Cypress is also drought-tolerant and can adapt well to different soil types.
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Type:
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Tree, Conifer
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Origins:
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Southwest N. America and Mexico
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Height:
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30’ - 40’
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Spread:
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10’ - 14’
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Spacing:
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12’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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6 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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N/A
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Season of Interest:
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Year-Round
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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: Loropetalum, Viburnum, Tickseed
IMAGE: Alan Levine from Strawberry, United States, Cupressus glabra cones Pine AZ 1, CC BY-SA 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
