The Arizona cypress (Cupressus arizonica) is an evergreen conifer that is native to the southwestern region of North America. This tree is an excellent choice for inclusion in a xeriscape and other desert landscaping because it has low water needs once the root system has had a chance to spread and entrench itself. With its … Read more
The Arizona Cypress grows abundantly in the northern part of Arizona at elevations ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 feet. Historically, the Arizona Cypress could be found at lower elevations when the southern deserts were wetter. Today, you’ll find this tree growing naturally in the Sedona, Arizona, area, and many homeowners plant these trees in the … Read more
The Arizona cypress (Cupressus arizonica) is an evergreen conifer that is native to the southwestern region of North America. This tree is an excellent choice for inclusion in a xeriscape and other desert landscaping because it has low water needs once the root system has had a chance to spread and entrench itself. With its … Read more
The Arizona Cypress is a popular evergreen in the southern states. This tree boasts impressive drought-tolerance while also giving year-round color and shape to your landscape. With its many benefits, this low-maintenance tree is a favorite for people who donât necessarily have a green thumb. The Arizona cypress (Cupressus arizonica) is a stunning evergreen conifer … Read more
Leyland cypress (x Cupressocyparis leylandii) has grown in popularity in the Southeast over the last few decades, especially in its use as a fast-growing screening plant. With the increased planting that has resulted from its popularity, various diseases and pest problems have become more evident. As with any plant, the first step to a healthy … Read more
Tiny gnats buzzing around Arizona cypress trees can be annoying and frustrating to deal with. But have no fear – there are effective methods to banish those pesky bugs and let your cypresses thrive in peace. This guide covers smart strategies to control gnats on Arizona cypress trees using gentle, natural techniques. Identifying Gnats on … Read more
Arizona cypresses are evergreen conifers. They lack needles, but instead have grayish scales. Gray foliage varieties are more common, but there are many the look more green. In our area they can grow up to 45 feet tall, but they are usually shorter than that for reasons discussed below. Locally, many trees were planted in … Read more
The Arizona Cypress is a popular evergreen in the southern states. This tree boasts impressive drought-tolerance while also giving year-round color and shape to your landscape. With its many benefits, this low-maintenance tree is a favorite for people who donât necessarily have a green thumb. The Arizona cypress is a stunning evergreen tree that can … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Rejuvenating a cypress tree necessarily means trimming, but you have to be careful how you wield those clippers. Cutting back cypress trees too drastically results in dead wood and unattractive trees. Read on for more information on … Read more
You wake up on a summer morning and head into the kitchen to make yourself a cup of coffee. Once the coffee is percolating, you grab your favorite mug from the cupboard, pull a spoon out of the utensil drawer, and reach for the sugar bowl on the counter. As you lift the lid, you … Read more