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    Cupressus nootkatensis

    Also Known As

    • Callitropsis nootkatensis
    • Chamaecyparis nootkatensis
    • Xanthocyparis nootkatensis
    • Alaska Cedar
    • Nootka Falsecypress
    • Yellow Cedar

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 50'-90'
    • W: 20'-40'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Cupressus nootkatensis plant details

    Cupressus nootkatensis is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus nootkatensis

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 50 FT - 90 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus nootkatensis

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?The hallmark feature of this remarkable and graceful conifer is its drooping habit? (Kruckeberg)... the leader bows its head and from down-sweeping branches twigs hang pendent with flat sprays of blue-green. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    The Alaskan Yellow Cedar is a species with a small native range along the coast and in the Cascade Mountain range from as far south as the Oregon/California border and extending into Alaska. Alaskan Yellow Cedar produces beautiful garden specimens because of the golden tinted foliage (especially in the winter) that hangs down from stiff branches, yielding a partly weeping plant style. Trees can easily be pruned to keep a compact form and for this reason this species works well for hedging and privacy screens. The growth is just fast enough that plants will establish quickly but without producing unmanageable growth for small gardens.
    This species is very cold tolerant and will grow on poor soils under hard conditions, however growth rates are much better when given better soils and regular summer irrigation.

    By: Red Panda Nursery

    This tree will reach 90' in the wild but only about 50' in cultivation. It shows off a glorious conical crown above pendulous branches with long, flattened sprays--you won't soon forget this one. Give plenty of moisture but not standing water.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Cupressus nootkatensis plant

    How to Grow Cupressus nootkatensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    aka Cupressus 'Greenstead Magnificent', Dwarf Monterey Cypress, Monterey Cypress 'Greenstead Magnificent'

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-36"

    Width: 24"-120"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent' foliage by Evan Bean
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    Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest'

    aka Cupressus macrocarpa 'Citriodora', Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Crest', Citriodora Golden Monterey Cypress, Citriodora Monterey Cypress, Lemon Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' foliage, form by Kenpei
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    Cupressus forbesii

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 12'-35'

    Width: 6'-25'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cupressus forbesii form by Stan Shebs
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    Cupressus macrocarpa

    aka Callitropsis macrocarpa, Cupressus hartwegii, Cupressus lambertiana, Hesperocyparis macrocarpa, Neocupressus macrocarpa, Monterey Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 60'-80'

    Width: 15'-40'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa form, trunk by Far Out Flora
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    Cupressus himalaica

    aka Bhutan Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Cupressus himalaica foliage by Cistus Nursery
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