Cupressus glabra Blue Ice

Arizona Cypress

Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’ is an evergreen conifer valued for its upright pyramidal form and striking silvery-blue foliage, with no thorns and small inconspicuous cones, providing strong year-round color and a bold accent in the landscape.


Mature Size:
Width: 10–15 ft
Height: 30–40 ft

USDA Zones: 6a–9b
Light: Full sun
Blooms: Non-showy
Soil: Well-drained; tolerant of poor, rocky, and alkaline soils
Water: Low to moderate; highly drought tolerant once established


🌸 Landscape Uses
Specimen tree, screening, windbreaks, evergreen accent, xeriscape plantings


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Minimal wildlife interest
Tolerances: Drought, heat, wind, poor soils

Height

30-40'

Width

10-15'

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Fall color

Blue Green

Shape

Pyramidal

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No