Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’ – Blue Ice Arizona Cypress

• Avenue Planting
• Feature Tree
• Screening or Privacy
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Windbreak

Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’ – Blue Ice Arizona Cypress works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’ – Blue Ice Arizona Cypress is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 8–12 m

Mature Width: 3–4 m

Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’ – Blue Ice Arizona Cypress is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year.

Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’ – Blue Ice Arizona Cypress is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’ – Blue Ice Arizona Cypress frost tolerant?

Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’ – Blue Ice Arizona Cypress is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’ produces small, inconspicuous male and female cones rather than showy flowers. These subtle structures sit among the striking blue-silver foliage and are part of its natural seasonal cycle rather than an ornamental feature.

Does Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’ – Blue Ice Arizona Cypress flower?

• No - Doesn't Flower

Flowering Period:

• Not Applicable

Flower Type:

• Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

No

Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’ – Blue Ice Arizona Cypress is Native to Native to the rocky hillsides of Arizona and New Mexico, USA.

Its dense evergreen canopy provides year-round shelter and nesting habitat for small birds, while the cones support insects and seed-feeding wildlife. The layered branching also helps create cool, protected micro-habitats that enhance garden biodiversity.

Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’ – Blue Ice Arizona Cypress will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained soil unless significantly improved with organic matter and coarse material to increase aeration and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures and develops its hallmark high drought resilience.

Is Cupressus glabra ‘Blue Ice’ – Blue Ice Arizona Cypress Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Blue Ice’ develops outstanding drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry and exposed environments, maintaining its strong conical form and vibrant blue foliage with minimal supplementary watering.