Carolina Sapphire Cypress (Arizona Cypress)

The Carolina Sapphire Cypress tree is a gorgeous privacy tree for all seasons! Also known as Arizona Cypress, it produces fragrant scaled foliage that retains its lovely silver-blue hue all year. This evergreen tree has attractive reddish-brown bark that contrasts nicely with the light-colored leaves. This Cypress will never leave your landscape short of foliage coverage as it's evergreen. Carolina Sapphire Cypress features a more uniform growth habit than other types of Arizona cypress. It grows in a naturally conical form that requires little pruning, making it perfect for a low-maintenance privacy screen. Don't want to wait forever for a sizable privacy screen? The Carolina Sapphire is a notably fast-growing variety, and can grow between 12-32 inches in a single year! The Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress is ideal as a wind barrier, privacy screen, holiday specimen, or even a container plant if pruned a couple of times a year. Once established, the Carolina Sapphire is notably heat and drought-tolerant. Furthermore, it has impressive deer resistance and salt tolerance. Reaches a mature size of 20-30'H x 10-15' W. Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress Care Hardy from USDA Zones 6-9. Plant in Full Sun for best results. The Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress is tolerant of a range of soil types, however, it prefers soil with good drainage. In addition, it works well in Xeriscape gardens due to its tolerance to dry soils. Water 2-3 times a week during the first growing season to ensure that it establishes itself well. Afterward, supplementary water is rarely needed. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. This will help to ensure that it has everything it needs to continue growing and thriving. Looking for a similar plant with slightly slower growth and lower maximum height? Check out the Blue Ice Cypress