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Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress
Carolina Sapphire Arizona Cypress
Scientific Name: Hesperocyparis glabra 'Carolina Sapphire'![](https://www.tree-land.com/wp-content/themes/pinboard/images/ruler.png)
SIZE & GROWTH RATE
Average Growth Rate is 2.5 Feet Per YearMature Size 30' Tall x 20' Wide
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LIGHT NEEDS
Full sun![](https://www.tree-land.com/wp-content/themes/pinboard/images/leaf.png)
DECIDUOUS OR EVERGREEN
Evergreen![](https://www.tree-land.com/wp-content/themes/pinboard/images/nut.png)
ACORNS?
No it doesn't have acorns![](https://www.tree-land.com/wp-content/themes/pinboard/images/mark.png)
COLOR
They maintain a silvery blue foliage year around![](https://www.tree-land.com/wp-content/themes/pinboard/images/star.png)
SPECIAL FEATURES
Drought TolerantUnique Silvery Blue Foliage
Fast Grower
Recommended for Privacy Screening
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’.
Name | Container Size |
Trunk Width |
Tree Height |
Canopy Width |
Delivered & Planted Price |
Delivered Only/ Pickup Price |
Row #'s | Buy |
Arizona Cypress ‘Carolina Sapphire’ | 15g | - in | 6.5-7.5 ft | 3-4 ft | $195.00 | $127.00 | 178-179 | Add to cart |
Arizona Cypress ‘Carolina Sapphire’ | 30g | - in | 7-9 ft | 4-4.5 ft | $435.00 | $283.00 | 178-179 | Add to cart |
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