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Cupressus arizonica 'Pyramidalis'

Arizona cypress 'Pyramidalis'

An evergreen conifer making a medium-sized tree of narrowly conical habit. Foliage glaucous-blue, in open sprays. Small pale yellow male cones abundant; cones 2cm, globose, glaucous

Synonyms
Cupressus glabra 'Pyramidalis'
Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Pyramidalis'
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Blue Grey Silver
Summer Blue Grey Silver Grey Silver
Autumn Blue Grey Silver
Winter Blue Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Cupressaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Cupressus are vigorous, evergreen trees with flaking or scaly bark, often with columnar or narrowly ovoid crowns, small, often aromatic, scale-like leaves and small, spherical female cones

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from cool, drying winds. Tolerates dry conditions. Can be used for hedging but will require regular pruning

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • Coastal
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to cypress aphid

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus. See Conifers: brown patches

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