Chamaecyparis nootkatensis Glauca (Nootka Cypress)

Incredibly beautiful, Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Glauca' (Nootka Cypress) is a tall evergreen conifer forming a dense, conical tree with graceful sprays of soft blue-green foliage. In summer, its blue tips stand out against the rest of the foliage and create a lovely effect. It bears an abundance of seed cones from a young age. When well sited, this Nootka Cypress is fast-growing and may easily add one or more feet (> 30 cm) in height and width per year. A pleasure to look at year-round, this stately selection makes an excellent specimen conifer.

• Grows up to 25 ft. high (7.5 m) and 15 ft. (4.5 m) wide.
• Full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in average, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerant of chalk soils but prefers slightly acidic soil. Appreciates some afternoon shade in the southern part of its range.
• Perfect as a specimen plant.
• Low maintenance, no pruning required.
• May be affected by honey fungus and Phytophthora root diseases. Watch for aphids
• Propagate by grafting and semi-hardwood cuttings
• Native from Alaska south to British Columbia and south along the Cascade Mountains to northern California.