TREES
“Trees” includes broadleaf evergreens and conifers suitable for larger scale screens, and also trees of interest for other reasons such as outstanding visual desirability or food production
Cupressus glabra / Arizona cypress
Cupressus glabra / Arizona cypress
from $29.00
This is a small conifer, with a generally pyramidal shape. The blue/gray/green foliage is a wonderful color and texture contrast with other plants. Extremely hardy.
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Genus species: Cupressus glabra Family: Cupressaceae
Common name: Arizona Cypress
Size: 40-50’ tall eventually Shape: Pyramidal Growth rate: Medium, faster with water
Type: Conifer Foliage: Gray green, scale like needles, which are soft and aromatic
Features: The foliage color and pattern is beautiful next to neighboring foliage. The cones are 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter, roundish, with 6-8 shield shaped woody plates. The outer bark flakes away revealing smooth cherry red inner bark.
Growing conditions: Full sun - at least 6 hours per day. Grows well in any well drained soil. Drought tolerant. Grows naturally on dry sterile rocky mountain slopes, but enjoys better, cultivated conditions.
Climate zone: 7 - 9