Cupressus arizonica

Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA

The following taxa are (or were) represented in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. Additional taxa may be available in the trade that are not included here.

Cupressus arizonica 'Blue Ice' // Arizona Cypress; Smooth Cypress
Tree. Grows to 40-50' tall and 25-30' wide. Medium growth rate. Monoecious flowers, male is yellowish in small oblong cones, female in subglobose cones. Powdery gray-blue to powder blue foliage. No fall color. Mahogany red bark on stems, exfoliates in scales. Fruits in globose cones with 6-8 flat or slightly depressed scales, each 1-1.25" wide and contracted into a short point. Scales are peltate which separates them from Arborvitae; their size separates them from Chamaecyparis. Prefers hot dry conditions with well-drained soil in full sun locations. Will thin out from shade and other competition. Subject to canker. Native to Central and Southern Arizona.
-- not currently in our collection --