The Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress is a beautiful evergreen conifer known for its adaptability and resilience. A cultivar of the Arizona Cypress, it was developed at Clemson University in 1968. This fast-growing tree matures at 30 to 40 feet tall with a spread of 15 to 20 feet, but can grow up to 2 feet per year when young. Its most striking feature is its silvery-blue foliage, which forms feathery branches that billow in the wind. The Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress is a low-maintenance tree that thrives in hot, dry climates. It’s drought-tolerant once established, needing only occasional watering during hot spells. This easy-going tree tolerates a variety of soil conditions and requires no special care. With its wind and heat tolerance, it can be a great choice for privacy screens or wind barriers. The Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress is a versatile tree that can be used in many different landscaping applications. Planted as a specimen tree, it adds a touch of elegance and vertical interest to any yard. Planted in a row, it creates a stunning privacy screen or wind barrier. And its deer, disease, and insect resistance make it a great choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

There is a lot of confusion in the industry regarding the scientific name and you could see any of the following names being used: Cupressus arizonica ‘Carolina Sapphire’, Cupressus arizonica var. Glabra ‘Carolina Sapphire’, Cupressus glabra ‘Carolina Sapphire’.