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Cupressus nootkatensis 'Variegata'

Also Known As

  • Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Variegata'
  • Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Variegata'
  • Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Variegata'
  • Variegated Alaska Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 30'-60'
  • W: 20'-25'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Cupressus nootkatensis 'Variegata' plant details

Cupressus nootkatensis 'Variegata' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional 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 'Variegata'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 20 FT - 25 FT - wide, 30 FT - 60 FT - tall
Uses: narrow form, pyramidal, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus nootkatensis 'Variegata'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A lovely medium-sized tree like its parent, the Alaska Yellow Cedar, with graceful down-sweeping branches of blue-green sprays, but these are splashed with creamy white. S/M
This striking Alaskan cedar has blue-green foliage that is interlaced with creamy white to yellow variegation. A lovely conifer with a full growth habit, this is an excellent contrast plant. Growth Rate fast, 12" annually
Much like compacta glauca in habit with green foliage irregularly splashed in yellow, the variegation tends to winter burn so watch where you put it.
Blue-green sprays are tipped with white. Branches tend to be pendulous. Becomes a stately tree.
Upright pyramidal form, branches droop downwards at tips, resistant to phytophthora root rot. USDA Zones 4-8.
This narrow, conical tree holds many branches of finely textured, blue-green foliage. The branchlets are speckled with golden white accents at the tips. The impressive appearance of this stately tree is improved by protection from cold winds and summer heat of higher zones.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Cupressus nootkatensis 'Variegata' plant

How to Grow Cupressus nootkatensis 'Variegata'

  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • birds
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