The 3-gallon Silver Smoke Arizona Cypress Tree is a stunning evergreen that grows up to 30 feet tall. Grown in zones 7-9, it's drought-tolerant and easy to care for.
Silver Smoke Arizona Cypress Tree
The Silver Smoke Arizona Cypress Tree (Cupressus arizonica glabra 'Silver Smoke') is a stunning evergreen tree that is known for its silvery-blue foliage. It is a relatively new cultivar, having been introduced in the early 1990s, but it has quickly become a popular choice for home gardens due to its easy care, low maintenance, and versatility.
The Silver Smoke Arizona Cypress Tree grows to be about 20-30 feet tall and 10-15 feet wide. It has a slender, pyramidal habit and is covered in soft, feathery leaves. The leaves are about 1/4 inch long and have a silvery-blue color. The tree produces small, brown cones in the fall.
The Silver Smoke Arizona Cypress Tree is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established, but it will benefit from regular watering during hot, dry weather. The tree can be pruned to maintain its shape and size, but it is not necessary.
To plant a Silver Smoke Arizona Cypress Tree, choose a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-drained soil. Dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball of the tree and amend the soil with compost or manure. Place the tree in the hole and backfill with soil, tamping down gently to remove any air pockets. Water the tree well after planting.
Water your Silver Smoke Arizona Cypress Tree regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the tree in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the tree as needed to maintain its shape and size.
The Silver Smoke Arizona Cypress Tree is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of landscape settings. It makes a bold statement as an accent tree, and can also be used in windbreaks, hedges, and screens. It is also a good choice for container planting.
Here are some additional tips for growing a Silver Smoke Arizona Cypress Tree:
- Protect the tree from frost during the winter months.
- Be sure to inspect the tree regularly for signs of pests or diseases, and treat them promptly if necessary.
- Be patient! It may take a few years for the tree to reach its full size and develop its full silvery-blue color.
With proper care, your Silver Smoke Arizona Cypress Tree will thrive for many years and provide you with a beautiful and low-maintenance addition to your landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 7-9
| Mature Height: | 15 to 30 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 8 to 10 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Cupressus glabra |
| Blooms | Fall Foliage, Winter Foliage, Spring Foliage, Summer Foliage |
