Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress Growth Rate
Very beautiful specimen tree for those who want something a little different and out of the ordinary.
Carolina sapphire arizona cypress growth rate. Carolina sapphire gains width quicker than thuja green giant and is a much better choice for the deep south heat. Slightly more erect growth habit than most arizona cypress. This is a tall growing north american native evergreen that is excellent for use as a tall screen or buffer to block an unwanted view or as a sound dust and. 15 to 20 feet spread.
35 45 ft mature width. Greene who made the find in the 1880s. Though it s becoming more well known arizona cypress may be harder to find than the average tree. Credit for the discovery goes to e.
10 14 ft growth rate. The carolina sapphire arizona cypress tree is a fast growing evergreen with soft lacy foliage. 8 to 10 feet habit. Blue ice has a more moderate growth rate increasing in height by about 10 to 18.
In arizona there is a particular form of this tree growing wild and in 1968 a special selection was made from some seedlings of this arizona form. Origins of the drought tolerant arizona cypress our drought tolerant evergreen is a special type of cypress cupressus arizonica which grows naturally in mexico and the south western states. Plant carolina sapphire cypress a k a arizona cypress in locations that provide well drained soil and full to mostly sun. Fast average landscape size.
Deer and disease resistant. Reaches 20 to 25 ft. Developed by clemson university. Plant facts specifications mature height.
Order online today for fast delivery. Tall 10 to 12 ft. Attractive bark bird friendly dramatic foliage color easy care fast growing north american native selection waterwise year round interest. 7 to 9 culture.
This tree is sometimes called carolina cypress because carolina sapphire is the cultivar born on a south carolina tree farm and most commonly sold in south florida. For a major species it was discovered by euro americans rather recently in history. These trees will grow much thinner with more shade than sun. Carolina sapphire common name carolina sapphire arizona cypress patent id.
Like leyland cypress carolina sapphire is drought tolerant and establishes quickly but is often faster growing and performs better in more marginal soils than leylands. Carolina sapphire is a super fast growing evergreen tree. Fast 16 20 avg per yr hardiness zones.