The Arizona Cypress: For this Big Bend Tree, Fire is a Must

04/09/2025 4 min

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Episode Synopsis

Arizona cypress can grow 80 feet high, with blue-green to gray-green foliage. These Southwestern conifers are “obligate seeders” – they require fire to reproduce – and changing fire patterns have put them at risk.

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