Cupressus arizonica 'Glauca'

A native to the South-western United States and North Mexico, Cupressus arizonica 'Glauca'' is an unusual, handsome, evergreen conifer with beautiful, fragrant, silvery-blue foliage. Small, rounded cones appear in spring and established plants have a superb, dense, narrow habit.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium sized tree with a dense, slender, upright habit.
  • Height: up to 18 m (60 ft).
  • Spread: 5 m (16 ft).

• Notes: We have a specimen of Cupressus arizonica 'Glauca', planted in the woodland garden surrounding our nursery. After 12 years it has reached a height of 6 m (20 ft) and a spread of 1.5 m (5 ft)