Carolina Sapphire, Smooth Arizona Cypress

Cupressus arizonica glabra 'Carolina Sapphire'

Carolina Sapphire (Cupressus arizonica 'Carolina Sapphire') is a fast-growing evergreen tree with striking silver-blue foliage. It has a pleasant fragrance and can reach heights of up to 40 feet. Carolina Sapphire is often used as a windbreak or privacy screen due to its dense growth habit. It is also drought-tolerant and can thrive in various soil conditions.

Smooth Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica var. glabra) is another lovely cypress tree with smooth, grayish-green foliage. It has a more compact growth habit compared to Carolina Sapphire, making it suitable for smaller spaces. Smooth Arizona Cypress is also drought-tolerant and can adapt well to different soil types.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Takes pruning well.  Few problems, but watch for bagworms.  Canker and root rot may occur in poorly-drained soils

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings,  Borders,  Woodland Garden,  Wildlife Gardens,  Privacy Screen, and  Shade Tree. 

COMPANION PLANTS:  Loropetalum,  Viburnum,  Tickseed

IMAGE:  Alan Levine from Strawberry, United States,  Cupressus glabra cones Pine AZ 1,  CC BY-SA 2.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown