The Silver Cypress, also known as the Boulevard Cypress, is a dense, upright, broadly pyramidal, symmetrical small tree which is grown for its handsome foliage. It has soft, silvery blue-green leaves; Awl shaped, curving with a fine point but not prickly. Responds well to training and sculpting, so they are excellent choices for bonsai. Evergreen tree with a bronze winter color if exposed to wind. Good heat tolerance. Keep outdoors.