Arizona cypress
Cupressus arizonica
- Layer 1 · Canopy
- Pest repellent
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
The Arizona cypress (Cupressus arizonica) is an evergreen conifer with a tree-like habit and a conical crown, native to the south-western United States and northern Mexico. With rapid growth and high tolerance to drought, strong winds and poor soils, this species easily adapts to arid conditions. In a food forest, it fulfils the essential function of a windbreak hedge and peripheral protective barrier, helping to create favourable microclimates and protect more sensitive crops.
It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.
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Needs
- Water: Low
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Tree up to 20 m
- Mature diameter: 6 m
Calendar
- January — Harvest — Planting
- February — Harvest — Planting
- March — Harvest — Planting
- April — Harvest
- May — Harvest
- June — Harvest
- July — Harvest
- August — Harvest
- September — Harvest
- October — Harvest — Planting
- November — Harvest — Planting
- December — Harvest — Planting
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The leaves contain essential oils with astringent and antiseptic properties, sometimes used in inhalations for respiratory problems.
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Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.
See which trees arizona cypress grows well with
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