Cupressus arizonica 'Compacta'
Compact Arizona Cypress
Description
Arizona native conifer tree to 50' tall by 20' wide. Moderate in growth rate. Color and form can vary from seed from green to silvery blue, pyramidal to round. Full sun, heat and wind, drought resistant.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, 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
Ranch
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Parking Lot, Street Tree
Special Uses
Screen, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.