Description

Arizona Cypress (Hesperocyparis arizonica) is a conical-shaped conifer tree native to Arizona. It is a great specimen tree for any water-wise garden because of its pyramidal shape and unique blue-green color. It is slow growing but can eventually mature to 50' tall and 20’ wide. This is a great choice for a garden that is going for a high-desert feel. This tree requires almost no maintenance when it is young. It has a very symmetrical growth habit, and it grows straight up. If it has enough room to reach maturity, it may never require shaping or pruning. This tree may not be a good choice for smaller gardens as hedging and excessively pruning a tree with this natural shape rarely results in a smaller version of the desired shape. Other smaller, blue-green conifers, such as the 'Blue Pyramid' hybrid, are better choices for small spaces. This tree should be planted at least three feet away from any hardscape areas, 10 feet from structures such as houses and buildings, and not near any powerlines. 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.