Chamaecyparis nootkatensis Alaska Yellow Cedar

  • Chamaecyparis nootkatensis, Alaska Yellow Cedar
  • Plant type
    • Coniferous Tree
  • Native or non-native
    • Native
  • Sun & shade levels
    • Full Sun
    • Part Shade
  • Soil conditions
    • Dry
    • Some Moisture
    • Moist & Well-Drained
  • Yearly Height, Width
    • 18-24 in., 12-18 in.
  • Ten Year Height, Width
    • 16 ft., 10 ft.
  • Matured Height, Width
    • 70 ft., 30 ft.
 

Graceful conifer with drooping branches. Native Alaska to California. Pyramidal growing to ~25 ft. wide and ~80 ft. tall. Tolerates moderately moist soils. Full sun preferred, but can grow in partial shade.

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