Cupressus Blue Ice - Cupressus glabra 'Blue Ice'

Cupressus Blue Ice, Cupressus glabra 'Blue Ice'

Few conifers command attention like Blue Ice. Its striking silver-blue foliage, strong upright form, and rapid growth rate make it one of the most versatile and visually arresting specimens available in advanced stock. Purpose-built for properties that demand structure and presence from day one.

Why Blue Ice

Distinctive Foliage: Intense silver-blue colouring provides year-round contrast against green canopies and built structures.
Rapid Vertical Growth: Reaches 10m+ at up to 1m per year, delivering height and screening without years of waiting.
Exceptional Hardiness: Tolerates drought, poor soils, coastal exposure, and salt-laden winds with minimal intervention.
Dense, Structured Form: Naturally columnar habit suits formal compositions; responds well to pruning for refined hedging applications.
Aromatic Presence: Releases a clean, resinous fragrance, a subtle sensory detail that elevates the landscape experience.

Ideal Applications

Screening and Privacy Hedges: Fast-establishing, dense canopy delivers effective visual barriers along boundaries and driveways.
Formal Specimen Planting: Deployed as a singular focal point or in symmetrical pairs to anchor entries and architectural axes.
Windbreak Planting: Reliable protection for exposed rural and coastal properties without sacrificing aesthetics.
Mediterranean and Structured Landscapes: A natural complement to stone, gravel, and restrained formal planting schemes.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (screening/hedge): 2–3m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Autumn to spring, avoiding peak summer heat
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soils; tolerates poor, rocky or alkaline soils; drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice per week for the first 12 months to encourage deep root development. Reduce watering once established, as this cultivar is highly drought tolerant.

Plant Details

Height: 6–10m
Width: 2–4m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Arizona, USA
Flower Colour: Insignificant