Arizona Cypress

Arizona cypress is a large evergreen tree, that can serve as a background plant or screen. It looks similar to an upright juniper, but with a more open branching pattern and bluer color to the scales. The blue color of its feathery branches contrasts nicely with its reddish-grey bark.

Arizona cypress grows slowly and can tolerate very low water conditions. It is worth considering in place of a blue spruce to reduce landscape water use, or as a unique evergreen tree.

 

Arizona Cypress

Arizona cypress is a large evergreen tree, that can serve as a background plant or screen. It looks similar to an upright juniper, but with a more open branching pattern and bluer color to the scales. The blue color of its feathery branches contrasts nicely with its reddish-grey bark.

Arizona cypress grows slowly and can tolerate very low water conditions. It is worth considering in place of a blue spruce to reduce landscape water use, or as a unique evergreen tree.

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Callitropsis arizonica

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Pronunciation

kal-ih-TROP-sis air-ih-ZAWN-ih-kuh

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Mature Height

30 to 40 ft.

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Mature Spread

20 to 25 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

NA

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Bloom time

NA

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

native to southwestern United States

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-9

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Elevation Limit

not specified

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