Arizona Cypress 'Carolina Sapphire'

Cupressus arizonica

How to grow Arizona Cypress 'Carolina Sapphire'

  • Full Sun

Needs dry summers and rich, well-drained soil2.

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

Growing Carolina Sapphire from seed

Transplanting Carolina Sapphire

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

Harvesting Carolina Sapphire

Arizona Cypress Carolina Sapphire Etymology

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

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