Arizona cypress, is the only cypress native to the southwest. It is a medium sized tree 50 to 60 feet tall and 15 to 30 inches in diameter. It is evergreen, with a dense, upright, cone- shaped crown and smooth reddish-brown bark that sometimes becomes fibrous with flat ridges. Arizona Cypress thrives on full sun.
The fabulous blue needle color will probably be diminished in more shade.
Zones 7-9.