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Hesperocyparis ariz v. glabra 'Blue Pyra

Blue Pyramid Smooth Barked AZ Cypre

Plant photo of: Hesperocyparis ariz v. glabra 'Blue Pyra
Information by: Plant Nerd and SelecTree        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Blue Pyramid Smooth Barked Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica 'Blue Pyramid') is a hybrid variety of the natural species. It is an excellent choice for small or medium-sized gardens that are looking for an evergreen specimen tree. This tree matures to about 25' tall and 10’-12’ wide, so it fits in most gardens and will not dwarf one-story houses. The maintenance is extremely low, requiring almost no pruning or fertilizing for the life of the tree. It prefers well-drained soil, but if it is planted in a very drought-tolerant garden, it will benefit from some supplemental deep-root watering a few times a year. This tree should be planted at least three feet away from any hardscape areas and 10 feet from structures such as houses and buildings. Shrubs and perennials should be planted about two feet away from this tree. It should be irrigated for about 45 minutes once a week when using most in-line drip irrigation systems.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green, Silver

Bark Color

Brown, Red

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Season

Evergreen

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park, Parking Lot, Street Tree, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Screen, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.