Cupressus 'Blue Ice'
Common name
Cypress tree
Family
Cupressaceae
Genus
The tree is a hybrid of Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) and Nootka cypress (Cupressus nootkatensis). Part of the Cupressaceae family.
Details
Hand grafted and propagated at Lime Cross Nursery, Cupressus 'Blue Ice' is a narrowly flame-shaped evergreen conifer with vivid whitish-blue foliage in dense sprays. Looks great in the garden at winter.
For more ideas on how you can place conifers within your garden take a look at our blog post here: Blue Conifers for that colour pop in the winter garden.
Soil Type: Normal, heavy clay, light sandy, chalk, loam.
Aspect: Full sun.
Foliage Type: Evergreen.
Foliage Colour: Blue needle-like leaves.
Pot Size: 35 Litre.
Ultimate Height: 3m.
Ultimate Spread: 1m.
Growth Rate: 20 - 50 years.
