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Cupressus glabra 'Carolina Sapphire'

Also Known As

  • Cupressus arizonica 'Carolina Sapphire'
  • Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Carolina Sapphire'
  • Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 25'-40'
  • W: 8'-20'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Cupressus glabra 'Carolina Sapphire' plant details

Cupressus glabra 'Carolina Sapphire' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus glabra 'Carolina Sapphire'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 FT - 20 FT - wide, 25 FT - 40 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus glabra 'Carolina Sapphire'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Its lovely symmetrical pyramidal habit, superior drought tolerance (once established) and handsome blue-gray foliage make this fast-growing (to 20-25' tall x 10-12' wide) evergreen an excellent screen. S-PSh/M-D/GDr
This form of Arizona Cypress is a more vigorous selection with a less coral-like (if you will) habit of growth, and sea-green-bluish foliage. It has a similar pyramidal habit to other forms of this species and may reach 40' tall. Like most Cypresses it should be in full sun with good drainage. Hardy to about -10 °F.

Gardening facts about Cupressus glabra 'Carolina Sapphire' plant

How to Grow Cupressus glabra 'Carolina Sapphire'

  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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