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Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Blue Ice'
Blue Ice Arizona Cypress

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This size 15 in stock Product ID: 890212

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CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 5b

Plant Max Zone: 9b

Sunlight: Full Sun

Water / Rainfall: Low, Average

Soil Quality: Poor, Average

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: None

Flower Color: None

Berry / Fruit Color: Green, Brown-Beige

Spring Foliage Color: Blue

Summer Foliage Color: Blue

Fall Foliage Color: Blue

Evergreen Foliage: Yes

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: High

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Medium

Wind Tolerance: High

Poor Soil Tolerance: Rocky Soils, Sandy Soils

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 15' - 30'

Width: 10' - 15'

Growth Rate: Slow

Service Life: Tree: Service life varies

Maintenance Need: Low

Spreading Potential: N.A.

Yearly Trimming Tips: Selectively Prune into Small Tree Shape over Period of Many Years.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Specimen Planting of 1-3, Small Grouping of 3-5

Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Survives Severe Drought, Tolerates Extreme Heat, Top of Retaining Wall Locations

Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest, Rot Resistant / Strong Wood Tree, Fine Texture, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: Clean Street Tree

Possible Pest Problems: Occasional Problems

Plant Limitations: May get Occasional Winter-kill, Needs Excellent Drainage, Slow to Reach Mature Size

Description

Blue Ice Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Blue Ice') is a relatively new plant being used in Kansas zone 6. Originally native to desert areas of the Southwest and Mexico including dry mountain slopes, it seems pretty well adapted to our climate without many of the traditional pests that plague evergreens. Several 15-20 foot tall specimens can be observed in the Wichita botanical garden, Botanica. 'Blue Ice' Arizona Cypress is grown for its bluish nearly silver foliage, unique conical (pyramidal when young) growth form, and occasional silver fruit. Drainage definitely needs to be on the positive side but most soils seem okay. Planting on a South or West foundation is perfect. (or on a south facing berm) Extreme heat tolerance is not a problem opposed to cold-loving blue spruce. Growth is relatively fast at about 1 to 2 feet per year; also much faster than traditional blue spruce. Small established plants on a berm in Lawrence, Kansas handled the deep freeze of 2021 surviving -16 degrees F and a week of single digit highs with no damage. Definitely a plant for the future!

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