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

By: Forestfarm

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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Plant Type

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Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-36"

Width: 24"-120"

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