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Alaska Cedar, Nootka False Cypress, Nootka Cypress

Chamaecyparisnootkatensis

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

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Genus

Chamaecyparis (kam-ee-SIP-a-riss)

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Species

nootkatensis (noot-kuh-TEN-sis)

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Synonym

Xanthocyparis nootkatensis

Callitropsis nootkatensis

Cupressus nootkatensis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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Elgin, IL (Zone 5a) | December 2003 | positive

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