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    • Photo of Cupressus nootkatensis 'Glauca Compacta' foliage, form by Bloom River Gardens

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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    Non-weeping with good bluish green foliage, it is quite unlike the typical strict weeping plants you so often see in the landscape.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Blue-green foliage forming upright sprays.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    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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    Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent'

    aka Cupressus 'Greenstead Magnificent', Dwarf Monterey Cypress, Monterey Cypress 'Greenstead Magnificent'

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-36"

    Width: 24"-120"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa 'Greenstead Magnificent' foliage by Evan Bean
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    Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest'

    aka Cupressus macrocarpa 'Citriodora', Cupressus macrocarpa 'Golden Crest', Citriodora Golden Monterey Cypress, Citriodora Monterey Cypress, Lemon Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest' foliage, form by Kenpei
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    Cupressus forbesii

    aka Cupressus guadalupensis var. forbesii, Hesperocyparis forbesii, CYPRESS, Forbes' Cypress, Tecate Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 12'-35'

    Width: 6'-25'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cupressus forbesii form by Stan Shebs
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    Cupressus macrocarpa

    aka Callitropsis macrocarpa, Cupressus hartwegii, Cupressus lambertiana, Hesperocyparis macrocarpa, Neocupressus macrocarpa, Monterey Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 60'-80'

    Width: 15'-40'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cupressus macrocarpa form, trunk by Far Out Flora
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    Cupressus himalaica

    aka Bhutan Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Cupressus himalaica foliage by Cistus Nursery
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