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Carolina Sapphire Cypress (Arizona Cypress)

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  • Fragrant scaled foliage that retains its silver-blue hue all year long
  • Matures to 10-15' wide by 30-40' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 6 - 9
  • Plant in full sun
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Description

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

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Spacing Your Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress

Space Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress 6-7 feet apart for a nearly impenetrable wall of foliage. Alternatively, plant 12-15 feet apart for space between plantings.

  • Scientific Name
    Cupressus Arizonica var. glabra 'Carolina Sapphire'
  • Hardiness Zone
    6, 7, 8, 9
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Aromatic, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fast Growth, Heat Tolerant, Sun Loving
  • Feature Color
    Green
  • Uses
    Xeriscaping, Accent, Privacy Planting, Specimen
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    -

Growing Zones : 6, 7, 8, and 9

Map of USDA Zones 6-9

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Carolina Sapphire Cypress (Arizona Cypress)

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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

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