Smooth Arizona Cypress 'Aurea'

Cupressus arizonica var. glabra

How to grow Smooth Arizona Cypress 'Aurea'

  • Full Sun

Keep in mind when planting that Aurea is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Aurea from seed

Transplanting Aurea

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Aurea is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Aurea

Aurea Patent Information

This cultivar originated as a seedling selected by J. Canny of the Woods and Forestry Department nursery, South Australia in 19562.

Smooth Arizona Cypress Aurea Etymology

The genus name Cupressus is Latin for “cypress”, while glabra it Latin for “smooth”.1

Other Names for Smooth Arizona Cypress 'Aurea'

Golden Arizona Cypress

Footnotes

1 The meaning of Latin plant names

2 The American Conifer Society: Cupressus glabra