Bomen-trees Cupressus arizonica Glauca - American Cipres

• Article number: CUPSEPTO01

Cupressus arizonica 'Glauca' is an American cypress. This species is mainly distinguished by its color and compact growth habit.

The leaves of this tree are silver to blue in color, making them very noticeable in a garden. The foliage remains intact in winter. We refer to the foliage of this species as leaves rather than needles.

The arizonica is native to the United States. It grows as an indigenous plant primarily in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. The tree mainly thrives in the mountains at elevations of up to 2000 meters, making this Cupressus very cold-resistant. Under the right conditions, it can grow up to about 25 meters tall, with a maximum trunk diameter of around 55 cm.

The seeds of this species are elongated in shape. The cones in which they grow are green when they first appear. Later, they turn gray to gray-brown once fertilized, which can take up to 12 years. The cones remain closed even after this time and will only open when the branch and thus the sap flow breaks. As a result, the natural dispersal of this species is very localized, and large forests are rarely found.

Hardiness zone 6b (-20ºC).

Since 2024, this species is also referred to as Hesperocyparis arizonica. This name indicates that the arizonica belongs to a different genus than other Cupressus species. However, there is still a division among scientists and growers regarding the naming of this species. Since the majority still use Cupressus to name the genus, we have chosen to retain this name.