Smooth Arizona Cypress 'Blue Ice'

Cupressus arizonica var. glabra

How to grow Smooth Arizona Cypress 'Blue Ice'

  • Full Sun

Blue Ice is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea).

Growing Blue Ice from seed

Transplanting Blue Ice

Blue Ice is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Blue Ice

Smooth Arizona Cypress Blue Ice Etymology

The latin ‘glabra’ means “smooth”.1

Blue Ice folklore & trivia

This cultivar originated as a seedling selected by Duncan & Davies Nursery, New Plymouth, New Zealand in 19842.

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