Cupressus arizonica var. arizonica

Fragrant blue foliage. Scale needles are smooth to touch. Showy reddish or yellow exfoliating bark.

Cupressus arizonica var. arizonica

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Common Name Arizona cypress
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating NOT Firewise (4)
Urban Use Medium
Invasive No
Native No
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning Yes
Cold Hardiness Zone 6
Heat Tolerance Zone 9
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Low
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance High
Pest Resistance High
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Columnar
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 50
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 15
Trunk Size Single
Bark Smooth
Leaf Arrangement Needle
Leaf Persistance Evergreen
Leaf Color Bluegreen Gray
Leaf Type Needle
Leaf Surface Glabrous
Leaf Characteristics Oily-dense

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