🌲 3-Gallon Carolina Sapphire Cypress Cupressus arizonica ‘Carolina Sapphire’

🌱 Plant Story & Character

The Carolina Sapphire Cypress is beloved for its airy, feathery texture and stunning silvery-blue foliage that instantly elevates any landscape. Graceful yet hardy, this fast-growing evergreen brings movement, color contrast, and classic Southern charm to gardens both formal and relaxed. It’s a favorite for living Christmas trees, privacy screens, and statement plantings alike.

🌼 Bloom & Foliage

• Bloom Time: Non-flowering evergreen

• Foliage: Soft, fragrant, needle-like foliage in a beautiful blue-green to silvery sapphire hue

• Seasonal Interest: Year-round color with added winter charm—often used as a living Christmas tree

☀️ Sun Exposure

• Best in: Full sun

• Thrives with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight for best color and growth

💧 Watering & Care

• Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season

• Once established, it is drought tolerant

• Prefers well-drained soil; avoid consistently wet sites

• Mulching helps retain moisture and protects young roots

🌿 Fertilization

• Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release evergreen fertilizer

• Avoid excessive feeding to maintain natural form

📏 Mature Size

• Height: 20–40 feet

• Width: 10–15 feet

• Growth Rate: Fast-growing, especially in Southern climates

🪴 Perfect Companions

Pairs beautifully with magnolias, hollies, camellias, ornamental grasses, and flowering shrubs. Makes a stunning backdrop for perennial gardens or a soft screen along property lines.

🤍 The Wrights Market Promise

At Wrights Market, we curate plants that feel timeless, intentional, and deeply rooted in Southern living. Our 3-Gallon Carolina Sapphire Cypress is carefully selected for vigor and beauty—ready to grow into a striking, lasting presence in your landscape.