Species: Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ( Calitropsis nootkatensis, Xanthocyparis nootkatensis)

(kam-uh-sip'ah-ris noot-kah-ten'sis)

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ( Calitropsis nootkatensis, Xanthocyparis nootkatensis)

Alaska Cedar; Nootka Falsecypress; Yellow Cypress

Found on Course Walks

Evergreens with Scales

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

There are many cultivars, particularly weeping varieties. Below are a few of the more unique and easier to find.

'Aldrich Mt.', 'Aurea', 'Aureovariegata', 'Compacta', 'Glauca', 'Green Arrow', 'Laura Aurora', 'Pendula', 'Sparkling Arrow', 'Van den Akker'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 30' - 45' (spread 10' - 20')

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: graceful; pyramidal, conical; drooping branches

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 4a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Environmental Other: prefers full sun; tolerant of partial shade; prefers cool moist summers

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

relatively free of insect problems; susceptible to miste infestation in hot summers

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

native from Alaska to Oregon

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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