Weeping Alaska Cedar
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula'
Planted 2008
This evergreen has a beautiful weeping structure that features a single leader with horizontal branching. It is native to the bottomlands of Alaska to California and grows best in above average moist conditions.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-45 ft. | 15-20 ft. | 4-7 | Slow | Moderate |
Leaf
Dark, bluish-green, scale like needles.
Fruit
Cones.
Flower
Not showy.
Advantages
Interesting specimen tree that is unique in any landscape.
Disadvantages
Needles have a foul odor when they are crushed.