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'Blue Ice' Arizona Cypress
Our Take
'Blue Ice' is a great screening option and smells wonderful (we say "like Christmas"). It's easy, grows quickly, and provides a nice backdrop for other flowering plants.
Sun Exposure Requirements
Blue Ice Arizona Cypress trees prefer full sun, but they can tolerate partial shade. They are hardy in USDA zones 6-10.
Rate of Growth
Blue Ice Arizona Cypress trees grow at a moderate rate, reaching heights of 20-30 feet and widths of 10-15 feet in 20-30 years. They typically grow 1-2 feet per year in height and 1-2 feet per year in width.
Why Plant a Blue Ice Arizona Cypress Tree?
There are many reasons why someone might want to plant a Blue Ice Arizona Cypress tree. Here are a few of the most common reasons:
- Silvery-blue foliage: The Blue Ice Arizona Cypress has stunning silvery-blue foliage that is a beautiful contrast to other trees and shrubs.
- Compact growth habit: The Blue Ice Arizona Cypress has a compact growth habit, making it a great choice for small yards or patios.
- Drought tolerance: The Blue Ice Arizona Cypress is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for areas with hot, dry summers.
- Specimen tree: The Blue Ice Arizona Cypress can be used as a specimen tree in a large yard or as a focal point in a smaller yard.
- Screen or hedge: The Blue Ice Arizona Cypress can be used to create a screen or hedge.
If you are looking for a beautiful, drought-tolerant tree with a variety of benefits, then a Blue Ice Arizona Cypress tree is a great option for your yard.
Here are some additional details about Blue Ice Arizona Cypress trees:
- Size: Blue Ice Arizona Cypress trees can grow up to 20-30 feet tall and 10-15 feet wide.
- Sunlight: Blue Ice Arizona Cypress trees prefer full sun, but they can tolerate partial shade.
- Soil: Blue Ice Arizona Cypress trees prefer well-drained soil.
- Pests and diseases: Blue Ice Arizona Cypress trees are relatively resistant to pests and diseases.
- Hardiness zone: Blue Ice Arizona Cypress trees are hardy in USDA zones 6-10.