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Chamaecyparis nootkatensis

Yellow Cedar, Alaska Cedar, Nootka Cypress, Nootka False Cypress

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Evergreen

Height:

9 - 14m

Width:

3 - 8m

Growth Rate:

Slow

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Flooding Tolerance:

Low

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Parks, Residential

Native to Ontario:

No

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment.

Management Notes

None of significance

Cultivars 

Aurea, Glauca, Jubilee, Pendula, Pendula Select, Van denAkker