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Grows 10-15' ht x 6-8' sp
Schip Laurel is a popular upright evergreen shrub or small tree that maintains its proportions of being roughly twice as tall as wide. This cultivar is named for the Schipka pass in the mountains separating India from Nepal.
Glossy green leaves are dense and the plant throws off white blooms in springtime. This plant is tolerant of alkaline soils, dry and poor soils, pollution, and heavy pruning. This plant tolerates pruning and shade well but will need to be watered regularly especially in hot summers.
The dense canopy of this shrub provides cover and nesting sites for songbirds. It would make an excellent specimen or plant in small groups or even mass plant for screen or privacy hedge.
Photo and Text Credit: NC Extension
Grows 40 to 60 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide
Carolina Sapphire Cypress (also called Arizona Cypress) is a beautifully tall, wide, and evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is moderately drought and salt tolerant and needs little water once established. Built for the brutal head of North Carolina summers.
The foliage has beautiful, silvery-blue to teal coloration year-round, and the bark is gray to brownish-black. The branches are sturdy but have a lacy appearance and its aroma and color interest make a great display in holiday greenery.
Arizona cypress is relatively trouble-free and moderately deer-resistant, making it a good choice for screening when compared to other fast-growing evergreen choices. It can be used as a specimen tree or for windbreaks.
Photo and Copy Credit: NC State Extension