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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

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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.

By: Cistus Nursery

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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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Plant Type

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Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-36"

Width: 24"-120"

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