Cupressus arizonica

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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Park, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Screen, Wind Break, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.