Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Silver Smoke'
A striking, fast-growing evergreen conifer producing clouds of fragrant, blue-green foliage giving a 'smokey' effect and reddish brown, peeling bark. Looks stunning when planted as a screen with other evergreens or can be used as a specimen tree.
Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Brown | Blue Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Brown | Blue Green | ||
| Autumn | Red Brown | Blue Green | ||
| Winter | Red Brown | Blue Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Genus
Cupressus are vigorous, evergreen trees with flaking or scaly bark, often with columnar or narrowly ovoid crowns, small, often aromatic, scale-like leaves and small, spherical female cones
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from cool, drying winds. Tolerates dry conditions.
Propagation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from cool, drying winds. Tolerates dry conditions.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to cypress aphid
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to honey fungus
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