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Cupressus nootkatensis 'Aurea'

Also Known As

Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Aurea'
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Aurea'
Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Aurea'
Yellow Alaska Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 30'-50'
W: 12'-15'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Cupressus nootkatensis 'Aurea' plant details

Cupressus nootkatensis 'Aurea' is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - shade 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 'Aurea'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, cascading, pyramidal

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus nootkatensis 'Aurea'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The pendulous sprays of lemon-yellow young foliage on this 30-50' pyramidal tree (smaller than its 70-90' parent) make a fine ?springy? show before they turn gradually to their adult green. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Lemon yellow bright spring growth contrasts with light green older growth. USDA Zones 5-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Some golden foliage forms burn when planted in full sun; however, this one will not. It weeps like many of the C. nootkatensis forms, though not as much as the 'Pendula' selection. New growth is golden and becomes greener as it matures.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

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Gardening facts about Cupressus nootkatensis 'Aurea' plant

How to Grow Cupressus nootkatensis 'Aurea'

Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
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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Plant Type

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Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-36"

Width: 24"-120"

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Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent' foliage by Evan Bean

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