Blue Ice Arizona Cypress

Cupressus arizonica 'Blue Ice'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Evergreen Tree
Plant Family: Cupressaceae
Plant Description: This is a small, fast growing evergreen tree. It works well as a single specimen or row for windbreak. It is perfectly suited for a home evergreen tree due to its small size. This plant has an upright, pyramidal form with handsome blue-grey foliage. It is drought tolerant once established.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Tree - Evergreen
Plant Care: Tree - Evergreen (single-stemmed woody plants that keep their leaves during winter): Light pruning is required to maintain desired shape and to avoid branching problems such as double-leader stems. Evergreen trees can be difficult to establish. Adequate winter moisture is critical for the first 2-3 years until the roots establish. If there is a dry winter check the root ball with your finger for moisture before watering. Monitor for pests and diseases.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 20-25' tall x 10-12' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Silver-blue

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 6 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: No
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Commercial Concepts
    • Education Center Staff Parking
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter