Arizona cypress

Arizona cypress Care

Cupressus arizonica

What is the plant

Cupressus arizonica, the Arizona cypress, is a North American species of trees in the cypress family. It is native to the southwestern United States, and in Mexico. In the wild, the species is often found in small, scattered populations.

Arizona Cypress is drought-tolerant, aromatic and often very attractive. It is cultivated in the southern United States as an ornamental and for windbreaks. In some parts of the southwest it is grown as a Christmas tree. This species has also been used in the past locally for rough construction and fencepost. In North America there are 15 species and 15 accepted taxa overall for Hesperocyparis. Worldwide, The Plant List includes 20 species names for Hesperocyparis, all synonyms of Cupressus.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

7 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Cupressus arizonica is able to tolerate dry soils, but it does need at least 10 to 12 inches of water annually. Any location chosen should offer proper drainage for optimal growth. It will grow better if it is watered regularly, particularly when irrigated.
Fertilizer
Unless there are specific and known nutritional deficiencies, it's not necessary to water an Arizona cypress tree. Fertilizer applications could result in an increase in growth rate, which would require addition irrigation. If you have a need to increase how quickly the cypress tree grows, use a quality granular fertilizer.
Sunlight
Cupressus arizonica needs a site that provides full sun for plenty of direct light.

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Soil
Arizona cypress trees are not particular about soil pH and can grow in acidic, neutral or alkaline dirt. It can also tolerate clay, loamy or sandy soils. However, the soil should be well-draining.
Temperature
The plant can be grown in regions with winter temperatures down to -17.7°C (0°F).
Popularity
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