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Arizona Cypress

Hesperocyparis arizonica (Cupressus arizonica)

A silvery-blue evergreen often selected for larger-lot windbreaks and open perimeter screening in Texas.

Acreage/perimeterRoad screeningPremium focal screen

Growth stages at a glance

These visuals are planning examples. Actual plant size, fullness, and growth depend on nursery availability, variety, pruning, site conditions, weather, watering, and care.

3-gallon starter

Smallest common starting size — budget-friendly for longer runs.

Typically offers the longest timeline to a solid visual screen.

5-gallon standard

Our most common homeowner starting size for privacy hedges.

Often selected as the balance of cost and reasonable early structure.

15-gallon fast start

Larger starter for faster day-one presence along the line.

Can shorten the wait for structure, but still not instant privacy.

Mid-maturity screen

Planning example of a developing privacy row.

Gaps often close as plants fill in — timing depends on spacing and care.

Mature privacy hedge

Planning example of a full evergreen screen at mature spacing.

Represents long-term screening potential — not a day-one guarantee.

Installed pricing

3-gallon installed price
$80
5-gallon installed price
$120
15-gallon installed price
$250

3g $80 · 5g $120 · 15g $250 installed · from $80

Installed pricing includes selected plant material and standard planting labor. Final pricing may be adjusted during team review based on access, availability, site conditions, and selected add-ons.

Plant facts

Mature height
30–40 ft
Mature width
12–20 ft
Evergreen
Yes
Sun needs
Full sun
Water needs
Low to moderate once established
Growth rate
Moderate to fast
Maintenance
Low
Texas / DFW fit
DFW suitable
Privacy hedge spacing
10 ft (planning default). Planning default for larger-lot screening.
Mature spacing
15 ft (planning default)
3-gallon starting height
2–4 ft
5-gallon starting height
4–6 ft
15-gallon starting height
8–10 ft
Growth timeline
5–7 years to strong privacy

Spacing notes

Planning default for larger-lot screening.

Why we use it in Texas

Arizona cypress is commonly chosen for open properties where customers want a tall evergreen with distinctive blue-green color and a windbreak feel along long lines.

Best uses

Acreage/perimeter

Commonly considered when this use fits your property layout.

Road screening

Commonly considered when this use fits your property layout.

Premium focal screen

Commonly considered when this use fits your property layout.

Design notes

Plan for wide mature spacing on long runs. Best as natural staggered screens — not suburban formal hedges.

Hedge style
Natural evergreen screen
A/B alternating
Often workable in mixed rows
Recommended for
Large-lot perimeter and windbreak-style screening.
Not ideal for
Small urban beds with limited width.

Cautions

Needs room to mature; best on larger lots rather than tight neighborhood side yards.

Visual planning gallery

Reference views for planning — individual plant, hedge line, and growth stages for Texas privacy screening.

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Start a privacy fence quote and select Arizona Cypress (or compare others) in the map planner. Plant availability, size, and final suitability are confirmed during review.

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Growth timelines are estimates and depend on plant variety, spacing, site conditions, weather, watering, and care. Your final quote will be reviewed by our team before approval.