CRYSTAL FROST™ Arizona cypress
Hesperocyparis arizonica 'Fandango'
As our weather grows more unpredictable, we're looking for resilient trees that can handle the extremes—like CRYSTAL FROST™ Arizona cypress. This southwestern native tree was selected from a higher elevation along the Arizona/New Mexico border. It's extremely heat tolerant, extremely drought tolerant, and it can handle winter temperatures down to -20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tip from pros: This conifer prefers sandy, loam or gravel soils—not clay.
Tip from pros: This conifer prefers sandy, loam or gravel soils—not clay.
| Plant Type | Conifer |
| Height | 18-25 feet |
| Width | 8-15 feet |
| Flowering Season | N/A |
| Flower Color | N/A |
| Sun | Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 5a-9 |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sandy, Gravelly |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | No |
| Winter Interest | Yes |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Native Origins | AZ, CA, NM, NV, TX, UT |
| Year Introduced | 2024 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | None needed but can be lightly trimmed to enhance branching structure |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | None needed but can be lightly trimmed to enhance branching structure |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 6200' |
