Description
Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’ – A Striking Silver-Blue Evergreen for Privacy
Botanical Name: Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’
Common Name: Blue Ice Arizona Cypress
Plant Type: Evergreen Conifer
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Type: Well-Drained, Loamy, Sandy, or Rocky Soil
Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Growth Habit: Upright, Pyramidal, Dense Canopy
Bloom Time: Non-Flowering
Mature Size: 30-50 ft. tall, 10-20 ft. wide
Why Choose Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’?
Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’, commonly known as Blue Ice Arizona Cypress, is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant evergreen known for its intense silvery-blue foliage and naturally dense, pyramidal form. This low-maintenance and fire-resistant tree is an excellent choice for privacy screens, windbreaks, and striking specimen plantings. Its smooth, reddish bark and feathery, aromatic foliage add visual and sensory appeal, making it a standout in any landscape.
Key Features
- Stunning silvery-blue foliage for year-round color.
- Drought-tolerant and fire-resistant once established.
- Naturally upright and dense, requiring little pruning.
- Fast-growing and ideal for privacy screens and windbreaks.
- Smooth, reddish bark adds contrast and visual interest.
Ideal Uses in Landscaping
This eye-catching conifer is perfect for modern landscapes, privacy plantings, and drought-tolerant gardens where height, structure, and color are key.
Perfect for:
- Fast-growing privacy screens and windbreaks
- Ornamental specimen tree for year-round interest
- Drought-tolerant and firewise landscapes
- Low-maintenance evergreen gardens
- Modern and Mediterranean-style landscapes
Care Instructions
- Watering: Low once established; deep watering helps promote strong roots.
- Sunlight: Requires full sun for best foliage color and density.
- Soil: Adapts to well-drained loamy, sandy, or rocky soils.
- Pruning: Minimal pruning required; can be shaped for a formal hedge if desired.
- Cold Tolerance: Hardy in zones 6-9, tolerating frost and extreme heat.
Pro Tip: Plant Blue Ice Cypress as a single specimen or in rows spaced 6-10 feet apart for a stunning silver-blue privacy hedge or windbreak.
