Cupressus arizonica
Arizona Cypress
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.
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:
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.