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Blue Ice Arizona Cypress

Scientific name: Cuppressus arizonica 'Blue Ice'
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Coniferous trees
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:7 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:30 ft
Width:12 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description With its striking blue-gray foliage arranged in dense sprays Blue Ice Arizona cypress is a wonderful addition to the ornamental conifer garden.

  Morphology:
This ornamental conifer grows to a height of 30’ but typically does not exceed 12’ in width. Foliage consists of evergreen scales flattened to form branchlets, the scales of which are tightly pressed against the stem. The scales retain their a rich silver-blue/powdery-blue color all season long.

The bark is shiny, and reddish brown. On mature trees it exfoliates in long strips.

  Adaptation:
This species prefers full sun, but can withstand light partial shade. It can withstand hot dry conditions.

  Pests:
None reported.
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