Cupressus arizonica var. glabra ‘Blue Ice’
Blue Ice Arizona Cypress
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Medium |
Mature Height & Spread | 15' x 8' |
Exposure | Full sun |
Water | Medium, Low Water |
Special Features | Deer Resistant, Drought Resistant, Desert Conditions |
Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
Natural Growth Habit | Columnar |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 6-9 |
Plant Type | Tree |
Moderate-growing evergreen conifer with a pyramidal growth habit to 15′ tall x 8′ wide. This attractive variety is a standout in any setting, forming a dense-growing, pyramidal-shaped column of feathery, silvery-blue-gray foliage set on reddish-purple branches. Well-suited as a solitary specimen or planted in multiples to create an effective and attractive screen or windbreak. This grateful variety tolerates heat, strong winds and drought conditions once fully established. Grows in a variety of soil conditions (provided they’re well-drained), and thrives in a full sun exposure. Few known pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 6-9