Xanthocyparis nootkatensis
Nootka Falsecypress

Previously known as:  Chamaecyparis nootkatensis
Xanthocyparis nootkatensis - Overall Habit
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Foliage Notes:
Multi-Colored (Dark bluish green or grayish evergreen foliage is dense, plumose and scale-like)
 Stem Notes:
Branches are spreading, drooping and bear loosely hanging branchlets
 Fruit Notes:
Brown (Not ornamentally important; no significant litter problem, April-June)
 Ultimate Height:
30-45 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
10-20 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Prefers ample soil moisture; does not tolerate dry sites well.
 Range:
Pacific Northwest to Alaska
 Maintenance:
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
No white markings on leaf undersides (unlike Chamaecyparis). Tightly adpressed leaves have rank smell when crushed. Branchlets often quadrangular.
 Ecological Functions:
  Special Characteristics:
  • Notable Bark 165
  • Notable Texture 278
  • Winter Interest 103
  • Screen 179
  • Specimen 612

    • Additional Information

    The full-size tree is a fine screening plant. Does best with ample soil and atmospheric moisture. A very dry site exposing the plant to afternoon sun and wind in winter could lead to browning and discoloration. Avoid hard pruning into old wood, it will not regenerate new shoots.

    7 Xanthocyparis nootkatensis found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12009_13099*AHORTPARK
    22009_14284*APAO
    32009_13101*AHORTPARK
    42010_09524*APICK
    52014_00124*AELLT
    62010_09525*APICK
    72014_00123*AELLT

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