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Sulphuera Arizona Cypress

Scientific name: Cupressus glabra ‘Sulphuera’
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Coniferous trees
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Sun:Full sun
Plant Characteristics
Height:40 ft
Width:10 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description As an accent species, Sulphuera Arizona Cypress is noted for its columnar form and sulphur yellow foliage.

  Morphology:
Arizona cypress trees are typically formed in pyramidal upright shapes. This variant is noted for its cream-yellow winter color, and sulphur-yellow summer foliage. Needles are scale-like, and arranged oppositely.

Over time this evergreen can grow to a height of 50’ but still not exceed 10’ in width.

  Adaptation:
This cypress does best in full sun on a well drained site.

  Pests:
None reported.
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