Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress

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Arizona Cypress - Carolina Sapphire

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A GREAT SPECIMEN TREE - GOOD GROWTH RATE, AND EXCELLENT COLOR YEAR ROUND

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*Average Plant Shipping Size: 14"-20" tall

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PRODUCT CODE: CYPACS1

PLANT DESCRIPTIONS & FACTS

Cupressus Arizonica var. glabra 'Carolina Sapphire'

Overall Description

Conical, broadly pyramidal growing conifer. Grows slightly taller, and much faster than "Blue Ice" - makes a great privacy screen or wind barrier. Same reddish purple flaky bark with spirally arranged blue-silver, glaucous sprays of leaves/needles. Slightly more erect growth habit than most Arizona Cypress. Very beautiful specimen tree for those who want something a little different and out of the ordinary. Developed by Clemson University.

Plant Facts & Specifications

Mature Height: 40 - 50 ft

Mature Width: 15 - 20 ft

Growth rate: Fast ( 12" - 20" avg per yr )

Hardiness Zones: 6-9 ( if unsure of your zone, please use zone finder below - or check out our Hardiness Zone Map & Information Page )

Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun

Soil Preference: Average to slightly sandy & acidic - well drained

Foliage Color & Texture: Evergreen - Thick, sturdy foliage has a beautiful silvery blue / teal coloration year round. Very aromatic when rubbed or crushed.

Flower, Cone, Or Berry Facts: Cones - globular cones are anywhere from 1" - 1 1/4" in diameter and begin as a greenish silver color, slowly ripening to a reddish mahogany brown color in fall. Cones contain several small seeds.

Diseases / Insects: Generally rather trouble free, and very drought tolerant. Occasional canker ( Seridium cardinale ) has been observed in areas of extremely high humidity - but very, very rare.

Recommended Spacing: 6 - 7 feet apart recommended for most typical privacy screen / windbreak plantings.

Deer Resistance Rating: Lowest Resistance [ 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 ] Highest Resistance

Fertilization / Feeding: For maximum health & hardiness, we highly recommend POOPeas for use with all of evergreen species. However, either water soluble ( Miracle Gro, or equivalent ), or granular fertilizers ( Holly Tone is excellent ) are also good options. Most any granular fertilizers with a 6-12-12, or 10-10-10 ratio are also acceptable. Best to fertilize in early spring, and again in mid fall - avoid feeding standard chemical fertilizers during hot summer months, and directly after transplanting. POOPeas may be used at anytime.

Additional Features & Characteristics:

Drought Tolerant Selection: Carolina Sapphire has shown itself to be very drought tolerant, and have fairly low overall water requirement once established.

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