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Alaska Cedar, Nootka False Cypress, Nootka Cypress 'Strict Weeper'

Xanthocyparisnootkatensis

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Family

Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Xanthocyparis (zan-tho-SIP-a-riss)

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Species

nootkatensis (noot-kuh-TEN-sis)

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Synonym

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

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sladeofsky

Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | January 2015 | positive

Extremely narrow with all side branches hanging nearly completely downward. A true exclamation point for the garden and useful for sites ...Read Morewithout much elbow room.

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Alaska Cedar, Nootka False Cypress, Nootka Cypress 'Strict Weeper'

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