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Cupressus arizonica var. montana

Also Known As

  • San Pedro Martír Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 30'-50'
  • W: 18'-25'

planting zones

  • 6a-10a

Cupressus arizonica var. montana plant details

Cupressus arizonica var. montana is an evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus arizonica var. montana

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 18 FT - 25 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: distinctive bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus arizonica var. montana

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This wonderful cypress from the Sierra San Pedro Martir in Mexico eventually reaches 30-40', maintaining a narrow form with its somewhat up-turned branches dressed in soft silvery-blue, scaley needles which look amazing against is vibrant orange bark, tolerant of drought and poor soil. S/M-D

Gardening facts about Cupressus arizonica var. montana plant

How to Grow Cupressus arizonica var. montana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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