Alaska Cedar, Nootka False Cypress, Nootka Cypress 'Pendula'

Xanthocyparisnootkatensis

Family
Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Xanthocyparis (zan-tho-SIP-a-riss)
Species
nootkatensis (noot-kuh-TEN-sis)
Synonym
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis
Cupressus nootkatensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 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)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
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
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Louisville, Kentucky

Sumner, Maine

Grand Island, Nebraska

Raleigh, North Carolina

Ashtabula, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio

Defiance, Ohio

Spokane, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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J
Toronto, ON (Zone 6a) | August 2015 | positive

Very beautiful tree! I took care a very large one for years which is one of my client front yard tree. The tree is very fragrant and it...Read More

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Ashtabula, OH | December 2010 | positive

Grew one at our earlier residence. Grew another at our current residence. Very easy, but they had tendency to lean to one side unless pro...Read More

L
Jacksonville, NC | December 2008 | positive

Purcahsed in late spring 07 for $79 in Wilmington NC. I pruned a few limbs to promote even growth and good ventilation because the weepi...Read More

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