Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress Tree

The Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress is a fast-growing evergreen with silvery blue-green foliage, reaching 30-40 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide. Ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, or specimen planting, it thrives in USDA zones 6-9, growing 2-3 feet per year in full sun and well-draining soil. Low-maintenance and resilient, it is deer-resistant, pest-resistant, salt-tolerant, and drought-tolerant. Its aromatic foliage, reddish-brown bark, and annual cones add to its appeal. Plant 5-10 feet apart for hedges and use mulch to retain moisture.

Unique Plant Features:

• The Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress Tree has striking, fine-textured foliage that maintains its vibrant color year-round.
  
• This cypress grows rapidly, up to 2-3 feet per year, reaching a mature height of 30-40 feet and a width of 15-20 feet.
  
• This cypress is drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, deer-resistant, and requires minimal pruning.
  
• Its unique fragrance makes it a standout, often used as a Christmas tree.
  
• Ideal as a privacy screen, windbreak, or specimen tree, adaptable to different soils and climates.
  

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