{"product_id":"arizona-cypress-carolina-sapphire","title":"Arizona Cypress ‘Carolina Sapphire’","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArizona Cypress ‘Carolina Sapphire’ – Silvery-Blue, Drought-Tolerant \u0026amp; Strikingly Beautiful\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a privacy screen that’s as beautiful as it is functional, the \u003cstrong\u003eArizona Cypress ‘Carolina Sapphire’\u003c\/strong\u003e is in a class of its own. With its distinctive silvery-blue foliage, naturally pyramidal form, and exceptional drought tolerance, Carolina Sapphire is one of the most ornamentally striking evergreen trees available — and one of the toughest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing, low-maintenance, and highly adaptable to heat, drought, and poor soils, this is the privacy screen and specimen tree that thrives where others struggle. Available in 1–5 ft. sizes, with money-saving \u003cstrong\u003e4-Packs\u003c\/strong\u003e for instant privacy hedgerows and windbreaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love Carolina Sapphire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriking Silvery-Blue Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, feathery, silver-blue needles with a subtle mint fragrance — one of the most distinctive and beautiful evergreen colors available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast-Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can add 3–4 ft. of growth per year under good conditions — one of the fastest-growing privacy screen trees available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Drought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, thrives with minimal supplemental watering — ideal for water-wise landscapes, arid climates, and low-maintenance gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally Pyramidal Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, upright, conical shape requires no shearing or formal pruning to maintain — a naturally elegant silhouette year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat \u0026amp; Wind Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles intense summer heat, strong winds, and exposed sites that would stress most evergreens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle mint-cedar fragrance released when foliage is brushed — a sensory bonus in any landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense branching provides critical nesting habitat and winter shelter for birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Lived:\u003c\/strong\u003e A well-sited Carolina Sapphire can grow for decades, increasing in beauty and screening effectiveness with every passing year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSingle vs. 4-Pack – Planning Your Privacy Screen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an effective privacy hedge or windbreak, spacing is key. Plant Carolina Sapphire trees \u003cstrong\u003e6–8 feet apart\u003c\/strong\u003e for a dense, continuous screen at maturity. A \u003cstrong\u003e4-Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e covers approximately 24–32 linear feet of screening — enough for most residential property lines, pool enclosures, or road-facing borders. For larger projects, combine multiple 4-Packs for the best value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Zones \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 6–11. Carolina Sapphire thrives in warm, sunny climates and is particularly well-suited to the American Southwest, Southeast, and Gulf Coast. It tolerates brief cold snaps in Zone 6 but is best suited to Zone 7 and warmer for in-ground planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Carolina Sapphire requires full sun for best growth rate, density, and foliage color. Avoid shaded sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established (typically after 1–2 years), Carolina Sapphire is highly drought-tolerant and requires little to no supplemental irrigation in most climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally adaptable — tolerates sandy, rocky, clay, and alkaline soils as long as drainage is adequate. One of the most soil-tolerant evergreens available. Avoid waterlogged or poorly drained sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light feeding with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring supports vigorous establishment. Established trees in average soils typically need little to no fertilization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal pruning needed thanks to its naturally dense, pyramidal form. Remove any dead or damaged branches in late winter. Avoid heavy shearing, which can expose bare interior wood that does not regenerate well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect 3–4 ft. of growth per year in ideal conditions. Trees planted at 1–2 ft. can reach 8–10 ft. within 3–4 years, providing effective screening relatively quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically reaches 25–40 ft. tall and 10–15 ft. wide at maturity, though it can be maintained at a smaller size with selective pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePair It With Another Fast-Growing Evergreen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to mix textures and colors in your privacy screen? Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/private-jet-arborvitae\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivate Jet™ Arborvitae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a fast-growing, columnar evergreen with rich green foliage — a beautiful textural contrast to Carolina Sapphire’s silvery-blue. Alternating the two varieties creates a dynamic, multi-toned privacy screen that’s more visually interesting and more resilient than a single-species planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSilvery-blue, drought-tolerant, and fast-growing — the Arizona Cypress ‘Carolina Sapphire’ is the most beautiful privacy screen tree you can plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"2-3 ft. \/ Single","offer_id":51878949093656,"sku":"EVE-CYP-ARI-23-3G","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5ft. \/ Single","offer_id":51878949126424,"sku":"EVE-CYP-ARI-45-3G","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-5ft. \/ 4-Pack","offer_id":51878949159192,"sku":"EVE-CYP-ARI-45-3G-4PACK","price":449.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1-2 ft. \/ Single","offer_id":51878949191960,"sku":"EVE-CYP-ARI-12-3G","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1-2 ft. \/ 4-Pack","offer_id":51878949224728,"sku":"EVE-CYP-ARI-12-3G-4PACK","price":199.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-4 ft. \/ Single","offer_id":51878949257496,"sku":"EVE-CYP-ARI-34-3G","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1110\/4944\/files\/Cupressus-arizonica-carolina-saphire-1.jpg?v=1774871238","url":"https:\/\/www.hendersongardensupply.com\/products\/arizona-cypress-carolina-sapphire","provider":"Henderson Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}