| | Common Name | Arizona Cypress | |
| | Botanical Name | Pinaceae |
| | Category | Tree - Evergreen |
| | USDA Cold | 7-9 |
| | Hardiness Zone |
| | Flowers | Insignificant |
| |
| | Normal Bloom Time | N/A |
| | Foliage | Blue green |
Special Features |
| | Mature Size | 40-50' H X 30-40' W | Evergreen: | | Yes |
| | Growth Rate | Moderate | Attracts Butterflies: |
| | Sunlight Requirements | Full Sun | Attracts Hummingbirds: |
| | Soil Requirements | Adaptable | Has Fragrance: |
| | Water Requirements | Dry to Moderate | Produces food for Birds: | | Yes |
| | Maintenance Level | Low | Drought Resistant: | | Yes |
| | Special Considerations | Can grow to 90’ tall in perfect conditions | Native Plant: |
| | Good Fall Color: |
| | Aggressive: |
| | Can be Invasive: |
| | Re-seeds: | | Yes |
| | Description / Comments | Deer "Resistant": | | Yes |
| | Prefers altitudes of 3,000 to 8,000 feet, but will prosper on the plateau. It has a |
| | rounded crown or sometimes irregular shape. Foliage is aromatic and a pleasant |
| | color year around. Very draught tolerant. |
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