This coniferous tree forms a broad to narrow conical habit with finely fissured bark that peels off in plates. The scale-like leaves vary in blue-grey colour and the brown female rounded cones are persistent on the tree. 

Hardiness zones 7 to 10 

Cupressus arizonica is naturally found in central and southern Arizona in North America growing in well drained moderately fertile soils in an open sunny position and prefer hot dry conditions and is drought and frost resistant. 

Smooth Cypress is a large tree that is grown in gardens or parks as a specimen or windbreak with contrasting foliage colour. It also produces grey-yellow close-grained timber that is used for carpentry. It has a moderate growth rate establishing in 3 to 5 years tolerating a wide range of climatic conditions. ID 1091

Note:
Cupressus arizonica var. glabra (GLĂ-bra) is suitable for dry summers and cold winters. 

Cupressus (kew-PRES-us) arizonica (a-ri-ZON-ik-a) 

Cupressaceae (kew-press-AY-see-ee)
Coniferous Trees