Cupressus arizonica 'var. arizonica'
Arizona Cypress
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Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica 'var. arizonica') - Description
C. arizonica is native to central Arizona. It bears variable foliage from green to blue gray or silvery with rough, furrowed bark.
Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica 'var. arizonica') - Blooming
Cupressus bears cones. The female cones ripen during the second year. Foliage is fragrant for some species. For example, the glandless needles of C. goveniana are lemon-scented when crushed.
Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica 'var. arizonica') - Growth
Conifers with small, scale-like leaves and marble to golf ball sized cones, which may stay on the tree unopened for years. Does best in full sun. If grown inside, make sure to provide good ventilation. Protect from cold and dry winds.
Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica 'var. arizonica') - Planting
Sow seeds in spring in either a seedbed or in containers (in a cold frame). Cold frames are protective structures, located outside for propagating and growing plants. Can also propagate by rooting cuttings in late fall or early winter.
Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica 'var. arizonica') - Pest
Scale insects, caterpillars, bark beetles, and sawfly. Other problems include tip and branch dieback, needle blights, root rot, and canker.
Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica 'var. arizonica') - Soil and irrigation
Tolerates a range of soils from alkaline to acid, and heavy to light. Prefers well-drained soil and is very drought and heat tolerant.
