Cypress 'Weeping Nootka'

Common Name: Weeping Nootka False Cypress (Weeping Alaskan Cedar)

Scientific Name: Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula'

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–7

Mature Height: 20–35 feet

Mature Spread: 10–15 feet

Growth Rate: Slow

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Preferences: Prefers deep, average to enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Tolerant of various soil types, including clay, sand, and loam.

Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; the tree tolerates mild drought.

Fertilization: Apply a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring if necessary.