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Cupressus glabra (Smooth Arizona Cypress)

Cupressus glabra (Smooth Arizona Cypress) is a striking evergreen conifer admired for its smooth bark and attractive blue grey foliage. This hardy tree provides year round colour, structure, and privacy in NZ landscapes while also creating a strong architectural feature in modern and rural gardens. Its naturally upright growth habit makes it ideal for shelter planting, screening, avenue planting, and feature planting where drought tolerance and low maintenance performance are desired. Cupressus glabra is highly valued for its resilience, distinctive foliage, and year round landscape appeal.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Conifers
Height:20.00 m
Spread:6.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Coastal, Formal, Japanese
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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How to grow Cupressus glabra (Smooth Arizona Cypress) in NZ

Cupressus glabra (Smooth Arizona Cypress) grows best in full sun with well drained soil. In NZ it performs well in a wide range of climates and is particularly tolerant of dry conditions once established. Water regularly during establishment to encourage strong root development and healthy growth. Applying mulch around the base helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Feed during spring with a balanced fertiliser if required to support healthy foliage colour and vigour. This hardy conifer tolerates wind, frost, and coastal conditions well.

Cupressus glabra (Smooth Arizona Cypress) care tips

Cupressus glabra (Smooth Arizona Cypress) is relatively easy to maintain and requires minimal ongoing care once established. Water during prolonged dry periods, especially while young plants are developing strong root systems. Trim lightly if shaping or maintaining as a hedge or screen to encourage dense tidy growth. Feed during spring with a quality fertiliser to support healthy foliage colour and vigour. Annual mulching helps conserve soil moisture and improve soil quality. Good airflow and well drained soil are important for maintaining healthy evergreen foliage year round.

Cupressus glabra (Smooth Arizona Cypress) size, spacing, and growth rate

Cupressus glabra (Smooth Arizona Cypress) typically grows to around 10 to 15 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide, forming a dense upright tree with attractive blue grey foliage. Growth is moderate to fast in favourable conditions with full sun and adequate moisture. Space plants approximately 2 to 3 metres apart when planting as screens or shelter belts to allow healthy development and effective coverage. Its strong upright growth habit makes it highly suitable for privacy planting, windbreaks, avenue planting, and large scale landscaping projects.

Landscaping uses for Cupressus glabra (Smooth Arizona Cypress)

Cupressus glabra (Smooth Arizona Cypress) is widely used in NZ landscapes for screening, shelter planting, windbreaks, and feature planting. The blue grey foliage provides year round colour and creates striking contrast against darker plants and hard landscaping materials. This variety works beautifully in lifestyle blocks, coastal gardens, and modern landscapes where strong evergreen structure and drought tolerance are desired. Its dense growth habit also makes it highly effective for privacy and wind protection. Cupressus glabra adds structure, colour, and year round interest to outdoor spaces.

Why buy Cupressus glabra (Smooth Arizona Cypress) from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Cupressus glabra (Smooth Arizona Cypress) plants that are healthy, vigorous, and ready to thrive in NZ gardens. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company provides expert advice, carefully grown plants, and reliable nationwide delivery. Every plant is selected for strong growth, healthy foliage, and long term landscape performance so customers can buy with confidence. Whether you are planting a shelter belt, privacy screen, or feature tree, The Plant Company makes it easy to enjoy Cupressus glabra.

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