Botanical Name: Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula'
Common Name: Nootka Cypress Type of Plant: conifer: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright and narrowly pyramidal tree, with drooping-weeping branches and nodding top; forms a loose, distinctive canopy; the plant has more vigorous growth in the cool maritime climate of the Pacific Northwest Height 10'-20'(40') Spread 1/4-1/3 Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors partial or full sun preferred; tolerates full near coast Soil prefers moist, acidic pH loam soils - avoid dry alkaline-soil locations Hardiness hardy (zones 4-6, 15-17); thrives in cool humid maritime climate areas Morphology: Leaves tiny overlapping yellowish-green scales which are somewhat flattened on the branchlets; rather coarse-textured; gives the branchlets an open appearance Flowers inconspicuous, in terminal catkins Fruit female cones: round, 1/3"-1/2" diameter Propagation: hardwood cuttings Usage: a dramatic vertical accent tree, used for its loose open irregular form; is suitable for temperate-climate woodlands or Japanese-theme gardens; can be used as a large-scale container plant when grown in a protected environment Landscape Care: Watering requires regular - can tolerate heavy irrigation (including lawn watering) if drainage is good; avoid dry soil habitats Fertilizing balanced, as needed - do not overfertilize with nitrogen Pruning none is required: best if left alone Pests/Diseases red spider mite, scale Special Conditions/Other foliage may get sunburned during the hot dry summer months Origin: a cultivar (genus is native to British Columbia) Family: Cupressaceae Notes: |
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