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Weeping Alaskan Cedar 12/14' h B&B

Weeping Alaskan Cedar 12/14' h B&B

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Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula' Information Page
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula' - Plant Catalog

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula'

Description

The Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula', commonly known as the Weeping Alaskan Cedar, is a striking evergreen conifer known for its graceful, weeping branches and elegant, pyramidal form. Its soft, bluish-green foliage adds a unique texture to any landscape, making it a popular choice for ornamental planting.

Suggested Uses

This plant is ideal for use as a specimen tree in gardens, parks, or large landscapes. Its distinctive form makes it a focal point in mixed borders or as a standalone feature. It can also be used to create privacy screens or windbreaks due to its dense foliage.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula'
  • Common Name Common Name: Weeping Alaskan Cedar
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows 20-35 feet tall and 10-15 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and Ferns

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers acidic, loamy, well-drained soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; remove dead or damaged branches as needed
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent branch damage
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