| Botanical Name | Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Blue Ice' |
| Description | The Arizona Blue Ice Cypress Tree is a standout evergreen for the Houston metro area, prized for its unique citrus-scented, steel-blue needles. This 30-gallon (30G) specimen is highly heat and drought tolerant once established. While it thrives in the Texas sun, it requires well-drained soil; in our heavy Houston clay, it is best planted in slightly elevated mounds to prevent root rot during our frequent heavy rainfall events. |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height x Width | 25-30' Height x 10-12' Width |
| Water | Low to Moderate; very drought tolerant once established. Do not overwater. |
| Zones | 7 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a general-purpose evergreen fertilizer in early spring to encourage lush, blue growth. |
| Pruning | Minimal pruning required; only to remove dead branches or to maintain a tidy conical shape. |
| Deer Resistance | High |
| Botanical Name | Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Blue Ice' |
| Description | The Arizona Blue Ice Cypress Tree is a standout evergreen for the Houston metro area, prized for its unique citrus-scented, steel-blue needles. This 30-gallon (30G) specimen is highly heat and drought tolerant once established. While it thrives in the Texas sun, it requires well-drained soil; in our heavy Houston clay, it is best planted in slightly elevated mounds to prevent root rot during our frequent heavy rainfall events. |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height x Width | 25-30' Height x 10-12' Width |
| Water | Low to Moderate; very drought tolerant once established. Do not overwater. |
| Zones | 7 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a general-purpose evergreen fertilizer in early spring to encourage lush, blue growth. |
| Pruning | Minimal pruning required; only to remove dead branches or to maintain a tidy conical shape. |
| Deer Resistance | High |