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Cupressus glabra 'Taylor's Silver'

Also Known As

  • Cupressus arizonica 'Taylor's Silver'
  • Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Taylor's Silver'
  • Taylor's Silver Smooth Arizona Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 15'-25'
  • W: 8'-15'

planting zones

  • 5b-9b

Cupressus glabra 'Taylor's Silver' plant details

Cupressus glabra 'Taylor's Silver' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Drought tolerant once established. 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 'Taylor's Silver'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus glabra 'Taylor's Silver'

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very tough, drought tolerant cypress, usually of rugged, picturesque character, that is well adapted to the moderate and warmer regions of the west away from the coastal fog belt. This form, newly introduced from Europe, grows to 25' tall and is distinguished by its blue-ness and somewhat columnar habit. Sun to a little shade, with average drainage and little or no summer watering when established. Frost hardy in upper USDA Zone 5.

Gardening facts about Cupressus glabra 'Taylor's Silver' plant

How to Grow Cupressus glabra 'Taylor's Silver'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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