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    Arizona Cypress: The Southern Evergreen

    By Sheereen Othman | November 17, 2015

    Tolerant of hot and dry conditions, the Arizona Cypress tree is an excellent tree for its native habitat, the southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It makes a good windbreak, and it is also widely used for soil erosion planting. It is grown as a Christmas tree and used in the landscape as an ornamental. Here are a few things to note if you’re considering adding an Arizona cypress to your yard. Environmental Conditions The Arizona Cypress grows in acidic,…

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