Cupressus nootkatensis 'Aldrich Mountain'

Also Known As

Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Aldrich Mountain'
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Aldrich Mt.'
Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Aldrich Mountain'
Aldrich Mt. Hardy Alaskan Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Cupressus nootkatensis 'Aldrich Mountain' plant details

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'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: rare, year round interest

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.

By: Kigi Nursery

Gardening facts about Cupressus nootkatensis 'Aldrich Mountain' plant

How to Grow Cupressus nootkatensis 'Aldrich Mountain'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- gold
Wildlife
- birds
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-36"

Width: 24"-120"

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