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    Cupressus nootkatensis 'Glauca'

    Also Known As

    • Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Glauca'
    • Chamaecyparis nisootkatensis 'Glauca'
    • Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Glauca'
    • Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Glauca'
    • Blue Alaska Cedar
    • Blue Alaskan Cedar
    • Blue Nootka Falsecypress

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 30'-40'
    • W: 20'-25'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Cupressus nootkatensis 'Glauca' plant details

    Cupressus nootkatensis 'Glauca' is a moderate-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. 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 'Glauca'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 25 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Uses: cascading, narrow form

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus nootkatensis 'Glauca'

    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

    Not to be confused with Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Glauca Pendula', this slower growing tree is more full-bodied, but still has a relaxed appearance due to the drooping branch tips. Growth Rate medium

    By: Garden World

    Upright form with branches that droop downwards at tips, resistant to phytophthora root rot. USDA Zones 4-8.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Cupressus nootkatensis 'Glauca' plant

    How to Grow Cupressus nootkatensis 'Glauca'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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