The Arizona cypress (Hesperocyparis arizonica) is a hardy, fast-growing (up to 3 feet per year) evergreen conifer reaching 40–50 feet tall, ideal for windbreaks and dry landscapes. It thrives in full sun, requires well-drained, often rocky soil, and is highly drought-tolerant. It is known for its fragrant, grayish-blue, or green foliage and peeling, reddish-brown bark.