License #24731

Arizona Cypress

SAN ANTONIO, TX

About The Plant

The Arizona Cypress is an evergreen conifer native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, valued for its distinctive appearance and adaptability. It is a popular choice for landscaping and erosion control in arid and semi-arid regions.

Its features dense, scale-like leaves that are typically gray-green to blue-green, giving the tree a unique and attractive coloration. Its bark is smooth and reddish-brown when young, becoming rough and furrowed with age, adding texture and visual interest to landscapes.

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arizona cypress texas native plant

Key Feature

  • Height and Spread: Medium-sized tree 50 to 60 feet tall and 15 to 30 inches in diameter.
  • Shape: Conical or pyramidal shape
  • Soil Type: Sandy, Clay
  • Water Requirement: It requires a minimum of 10 to 12 inches of water annually.
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Plant Type: Large

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