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Cupressus nootkatensis 'Glauca Compacta'

Also Known As

  • Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Glauca Compacta'
  • Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Glauca Compacta'
  • Cupressus nootkatensis 'Compacta Glauca'
  • Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Glauca Compacta'
  • Glauca Compacta Dwarf Alaska Cedar

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 4'-8'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Cupressus nootkatensis 'Glauca Compacta' plant details

Cupressus nootkatensis 'Glauca Compacta' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus nootkatensis 'Glauca Compacta'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus nootkatensis 'Glauca Compacta'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This dwarf Alaska Cedar features lovely, dense upright sprays of blue-green foliage making this slow-growing rounded bush to 6-10' a very attractive accent; foliage does not weep so it creates a nice upright form, perfect for a specimen. S-PSh/M
Very narrow and graceful, this upright Alaskan cedar develops arching main branches from which beautiful blue-green foliage drapes straight down. The elegant blue columnar tree can tolerate very shady sites. This species was formerly and is still commonly
Non-weeping with good bluish green foliage, it is quite unlike the typical strict weeping plants you so often see in the landscape.
Blue-green foliage forming upright sprays.

Gardening facts about Cupressus nootkatensis 'Glauca Compacta' plant

How to Grow Cupressus nootkatensis 'Glauca Compacta'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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