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Cupressus glabra

Also Known As

  • Cupressus arizonica var. glabra
  • Arizona Cypress
  • Blue Arizona Cypress
  • Smooth Arizona Cypress
  • Smooth Cypress
  • Smooth-Barked Arizona Cypress

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 15'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Cupressus glabra plant details

Cupressus glabra is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. 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

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 0 - 15 FT - tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus glabra

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sparkly cypress with frosted blue foliage and smooth, gray bark. Useful and beautiful in the dry garden as a striking accent, background, or hedge. To 15' tall x 6-8' wide in bright sun with good air circulation, well-drained soil, and very little supplemental water in summer once established. Forms deeper and more stable root structures in dryer conditions. Very frost hardy, to 0 °F, USDA zone 7.

Gardening facts about Cupressus glabra plant

How to Grow Cupressus glabra

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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