Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun
• Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Tolerates heat and drought once established

Bloom Time:

• Not grown for flowers
• Produces small, inconspicuous pollen cones (male) and round seed cones (female)
• Not typically grown for flowers

Size:

Height: 30 to 50 feet (can reach up to 60 feet in ideal conditions)
Width: 15 to 25 feet

Attributes:

• Evergreen with fine, scale-like, blue-green to silvery foliage
• Naturally symmetrical, pyramidal form
• Aromatic foliage and bark
• Drought-tolerant and heat-resistant
• Excellent for windbreaks, screens, or as a specimen tree
• Low maintenance once established

Care Tips:

• Prefers well-drained soil; avoid heavy clay or poorly drained sites
• Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency
• Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Prune lightly to maintain shape or remove dead/damaged branches
• Avoid overwatering, especially in humid climates

Pest Watch:

• Generally pest- and disease-resistant
• Watch for cypress canker in humid or poorly ventilated areas