Cupressus nootkatensis 'Aldrich Mountain' is an evergreen conifer tree with gold foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cupressus nootkatensis 'Aldrich Mountain'
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cupressus nootkatensis 'Aldrich Mountain'
USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Chamaeycparis nootkatensis 'Aldrich Mt.' A cold hardy form of Alaskan Yellow Cedar. A relic of the last ice age. Found at 5300 ft. on Aldrich Mountain in Central Oregon. Thought to be a sub-species we now believe this is a high altitude Thuja plicata. Plant almost a cross of the two genuses.
aka Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Van den Akker', Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Van Den Akker', Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Van den Aker', Van den Akker False Cypress, Van den Akker Narrow Alaskan Cedar