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Can anyone identify this tree

Posted on 2/16/26 at 4:02 am
Posted by jmh5724
Member since Jan 2012
2709 posts
Posted on 2/16/26 at 4:02 am
Had one just like this die so I’m trying to replace it but I can’t remember what it was called. The nursery I bought them from has shutdown so that’s no help. Chatgpt says juniper but I don’t remember that name being used when I bought them
This post was edited on 2/16/26 at 4:03 am
Posted by commode
North Shore
Member since Dec 2012
1291 posts
Posted on 2/16/26 at 8:27 am to
Is it a type of cypress? My sister gave me one years ago, but it died.
Posted by RaginCajunz
Member since Mar 2009
7110 posts
Posted on 2/16/26 at 9:07 am to
Looks like an Arizona Cypress. Blue Ice and Carolina Sapphire are two commonly available varieties, but they do tend to shift blue in color. I'm sure there are many more cultivators that are green. Hard to tell from the lighting, but it may be blue, just not very pronounced.
Posted by jpainter6174
Boss city
Member since Feb 2014
6564 posts
Posted on 2/16/26 at 10:08 am to
Arizona Cypress

Per google lens
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
42780 posts
Posted on 2/16/26 at 10:32 am to
I wouldn't think Arizona Cypress does well in south LA, it likes dry well drained soils and low humidity.
Posted by jpainter6174
Boss city
Member since Feb 2014
6564 posts
Posted on 2/16/26 at 10:46 am to
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I wouldn't think Arizona Cypress does well in south LA, it likes dry well drained soils and low humidity.


quote:

Had one just like this die so I’m trying to replace it but I can’t remember what it was called


Makes Sense!
Posted by RaginCajunz
Member since Mar 2009
7110 posts
Posted on 2/16/26 at 11:52 am to
I have a few that are doing quite well, 4-5 years old at this point. They also grow them at christmas tree farms in the state.
Posted by jmh5724
Member since Jan 2012
2709 posts
Posted on 2/16/26 at 3:05 pm to
I remember the name having cone in it
Posted by jpainter6174
Boss city
Member since Feb 2014
6564 posts
Posted on 2/16/26 at 3:13 pm to
Topiary Cone Carolina Sapphire

I think Cone is just the shape

This post was edited on 2/16/26 at 3:16 pm
Posted by jmh5724
Member since Jan 2012
2709 posts
Posted on 2/16/26 at 3:30 pm to
That looks just like when I bought it, thanks!
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
42780 posts
Posted on 2/16/26 at 4:42 pm to
quote:

have a few that are doing quite well, 4-5 years old at this point. 


I would be interested in how much longer they live. Root rot is a big problem with them in Dfw where it is much drier and less humid.
Posted by ItzMe1972
Member since Dec 2013
12391 posts
Posted on 2/16/26 at 4:54 pm to
I would be interested in how much longer they live
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I think I'd go with a holly of some sort.
Posted by tigeroarz1
Winston-Salem, NC
Member since Oct 2013
3873 posts
Posted on 2/16/26 at 5:14 pm to
It’s way too close to your house.

“The 'Carolina Sapphire' Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica 'Carolina Sapphire') is a fast-growing, evergreen conifer known for its striking powdery blue-green, fragrant foliage and upright, conical shape. Reaching 30–40 feet tall and 15–20 feet wide”
Posted by jmh5724
Member since Jan 2012
2709 posts
Posted on 2/16/26 at 7:03 pm to
I had a holly before Ida took it down and I couldn’t stand trimming it. I may go with a dwarf magnolia
Posted by Teufelhunden
Galvez, LA
Member since Feb 2005
6026 posts
Posted on 2/18/26 at 6:15 am to
Believe it or not the Carolina Sapphire does really well here in south Louisiana as long as it's planted in well drained soil. I have over 100 on my property planted as a screen in Ascension and they've been thriving for close to 10 years. Smell great too.
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