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Alaska Cedar, Nootka False Cypress, Nootka Cypress 'Glauca'

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
Cupressus nootkatensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
over 40 ft. (12 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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Category
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Horton, Michigan

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