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Can anyone identify this tree
Posted on 2/16/26 at 4:02 am
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
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Posted on 2/16/26 at 8:27 am to jmh5724
Is it a type of cypress? My sister gave me one years ago, but it died.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 9:07 am to jmh5724
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 on 2/16/26 at 10:08 am to RaginCajunz
Arizona Cypress
Per google lens
Per google lens
Posted on 2/16/26 at 10:32 am to jmh5724
I wouldn't think Arizona Cypress does well in south LA, it likes dry well drained soils and low humidity.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 10:46 am to Zappas Stache
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I wouldn't think Arizona Cypress does well in south LA, it likes dry well drained soils and low humidity.
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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 on 2/16/26 at 11:52 am to Zappas Stache
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 on 2/16/26 at 3:05 pm to jpainter6174
I remember the name having cone in it
Posted on 2/16/26 at 3:13 pm to jmh5724
Topiary Cone Carolina Sapphire
I think Cone is just the shape
I think Cone is just the shape
This post was edited on 2/16/26 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 2/16/26 at 3:30 pm to jpainter6174
That looks just like when I bought it, thanks!
Posted on 2/16/26 at 4:42 pm to RaginCajunz
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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 on 2/16/26 at 4:54 pm to Zappas Stache
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.
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I think I'd go with a holly of some sort.
Posted on 2/16/26 at 5:14 pm to jmh5724
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”
“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 on 2/16/26 at 7:03 pm to ItzMe1972
I had a holly before Ida took it down and I couldn’t stand trimming it. I may go with a dwarf magnolia
Posted on 2/18/26 at 6:15 am to Zappas Stache
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.
Posted on 8/10/26 at 11:06 pm to Teufelhunden
Hello Galvez resident, we live off Hwy 42 and having been studying what to plant that will thrive in this hot humid dry heat. We have 300 feet of property line we want to plant a natural fence to hide an ugly old fence and mobile homes. How many feet apart did you plant your Carolina Cypress? Did you want to fully block or partially block your property line? Could you share a picture of them?
Posted on 8/11/26 at 4:40 am to Prairiedog87
I planted them about 6ft apart. I wanted to fully block the view. I don't have a picture at the moment. I can try and take one later. Remember they have to be well drained. I took a chance and planted a few in a low spot and they didn't make it. Also for the amount you need, it's worth the drive to Forest Hill and get them at one of the nurseries there. We used Richard's.
Posted on 8/11/26 at 11:04 am to Teufelhunden
The property line is along a ditch but it’s well drained and not boggy. It will probably be too hard to upload a picture to this platform. I looked into it and it seems complicated. I would love to see your trees though bc it sounds just like what we want.
Posted on 8/11/26 at 11:45 am to Prairiedog87
What about Hollies? I have a wall of Nellie Stevens Hollies that thrive and they basically combined and grown into a giant holly wall about 10-12 ft high. They will get over 20 feet I bet in the next few years.
I get compliments on it all the time. Trim them into a semi-flat wall twice a year. Fertilize with Holly-Tone twice a year and refresh the mulch at their base once a year.
That's it and I probably can stop taking care of them at this point other than trimming now that they've exploded and roots are so established.
Kind of like this, but a bit taller and more manicured "wall" looking:
I get compliments on it all the time. Trim them into a semi-flat wall twice a year. Fertilize with Holly-Tone twice a year and refresh the mulch at their base once a year.
That's it and I probably can stop taking care of them at this point other than trimming now that they've exploded and roots are so established.
Kind of like this, but a bit taller and more manicured "wall" looking:
Posted on 8/11/26 at 11:49 am to jmh5724
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I had a holly before Ida took it down and I couldn’t stand trimming it. I may go with a dwarf magnolia
NVM - carry on
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You don't have to trim them as much as I do. I don't trim a single one on my property really at all and it's just a giant arse tree bush now.
This post was edited on 8/11/26 at 11:50 am
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