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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
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
By: Garden World
Garden photo gallery of Cupressus nootkatensis 'Glauca'
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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Plant Type
Shrub, Conifer, Groundcover
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-36"
Width: 24"-120"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 15'-30'
Width: 6'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- low
- dry in summer
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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
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Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 60'-80'
Width: 15'-40'
- sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 20'-30'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun
- regular - low
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