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Carolina Sapphire Cypress, or Hesperocyparis arizonica ‘Carolina Sapphire’, is an evergreen cypress tree prized for its blue-green needles. Some commercially grown Christmas trees are the Carolina Sapphire variety. Here’s why the Carolina Sapphire Cypress is perfect for your landscape:

Appearance: Carolina Sapphire has fragrant needles that display blue-green to green-silver in color. The needles are often described as having a lacy appearance. It adds unique color and texture to the landscape for year round interest. 

Size: This large cypress variety can reach 20-30 feet in height and 15-20 feet in spread. Carolina Sapphire has upward growth and maintains a pyramidal shape. 

Sunlight: Carolina Sapphire cypress grows best in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. 

Soil and Watering: This variety prefers loamy, well-drained soil but is adaptable to multiple soil types. Carolina Sapphire is extremely drought tolerance once established. 

Hardiness: Carolina Sapphire cypress is hardy in USDA zones 7-11. It is tolerant of summer heat and is also cold hardy, making it suitable for planting in a wide range of climates. 

Maintenance: Carolina Sapphire is low maintenance despite its rapid growth. Pruning and fertilization are typically not necessary with this variety. Its adaptability to multiple climates and environmental conditions make this plant a stress free addition to the garden. 

Overall, the Carolina Sapphire cypress is prized for its beautiful needles, fast growth, and hardiness. Whether it’s used as a focal point or for privacy, this easy-care evergreen is a wonderful choice for any landscape. 

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Carolina Sapphire Cypress, or Hesperocyparis arizonica ‘Carolina Sapphire’, is an evergreen cypress tree prized for its blue-green needles. Some commercially grown Christmas trees are the Carolina Sapphire variety. Here’s why the Carolina Sapphire Cypress is perfect for your landscape:

Appearance: Carolina Sapphire has fragrant needles that display blue-green to green-silver in color. The needles are often described as having a lacy appearance. It adds unique color and texture to the landscape for year round interest. 

Size: This large cypress variety can reach 20-30 feet in height and 15-20 feet in spread. Carolina Sapphire has upward growth and maintains a pyramidal shape. 

Sunlight: Carolina Sapphire cypress grows best in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. 

Soil and Watering: This variety prefers loamy, well-drained soil but is adaptable to multiple soil types. Carolina Sapphire is extremely drought tolerance once established. 

Hardiness: Carolina Sapphire cypress is hardy in USDA zones 7-11. It is tolerant of summer heat and is also cold hardy, making it suitable for planting in a wide range of climates. 

Maintenance: Carolina Sapphire is low maintenance despite its rapid growth. Pruning and fertilization are typically not necessary with this variety. Its adaptability to multiple climates and environmental conditions make this plant a stress free addition to the garden. 

Overall, the Carolina Sapphire cypress is prized for its beautiful needles, fast growth, and hardiness. Whether it’s used as a focal point or for privacy, this easy-care evergreen is a wonderful choice for any landscape. 

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Botanical name
  • Hesperocyparis arizonica
Features
  • Low Maintenance
  • Evergreen
  • Privacy Option
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Fast Growing
  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Deer Resistant
Light requirements
  • Full Sun
  • Part Sun
Mature height
    20 - 25 ft
Mature width
    6 - 10 ft
Size
  • 7 gallon

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