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Xanthocyparis nootkatensis

 
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Family: Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Xanthocyparis (zan-tho-SIP-a-riss) (Info)
Species: nootkatensis (noot-kuh-TEN-sis) (Info)

Synonym:Chamaecyparis nootkatensis
Synonym:Cupressus nootkatensis

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Category:
Trees
Conifers

Height:
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
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Bloom Time:
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Foliage:
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Other details:
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Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
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Seed Collecting:
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1 positive
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive keepster On Dec 2, 2003, keepster from Elgin, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:

Conifer (but not a true cedar), evergreen tree, 60-90 ft tall, slender conical, with drooping branches and flattened sprays. Leaves tightly compressed, dark bluish or grayish green. Prefers well-drained, moist soil.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Louisville, Kentucky
Taylorsville, Kentucky
Sumner, Maine
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Jefferson, New York
Cleveland, Ohio
Fredericksburg, Ohio
Schwenksville, Pennsylvania



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