Cupressus arizonica
Arizona Cypress
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Medium |
Exposure | Full sun |
Water | Medium, Low Water |
Special Features | Deer Resistant, Desert Conditions, Drought Resistant |
Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
Natural Growth Habit | Conical |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 6-9 |
Plant Type | Tree |
Cupressus arizonica is a native southwestern cypress with soft- textured gray-green foliage and rough shredding gray brown bark. Arizonica is very drought and heat tolerant and is also excellent to use for windbreaks and erosion control. Sometimes used as a Christmas trees. It grows 40 to 60 ft. with a 15 ft. – 20 ft. spread.