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Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Carolina Sapphire'

Family Cupressaceae
Plant Type conifer
Zone USDA:   6a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H2 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 6 - 9 m (20 - 30 ft)
Spread 3 - 6 m (10 - 20 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The showy matte foliage is greyish aquamarine and greyish azure in colour, fine in texture, fragrant and evergreen. Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Carolina Sapphire' (arizona cypress) has fissured bark.
Typical Uses Hedge and screening.
Special Characteristics Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Carolina Sapphire' is tolerant of drought, pollution and salt.