Nootka False Cypress (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis )
[kam-ah-SIP-ar-iss newt-kah-TEN-sis]

Evergreen Perennial in the Cupressaceae Family
 
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Chamaecyparis nootkatensis is an evergreen coniferous tree native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. It typically grows 40-80 feet tall and 15-30 feet wide, with a distinctive pyramidal to columnar shape.

The Nootka false cypress features flattened, fern-like sprays of scaly, bright green foliage that turns a bluish-green hue in winter. The bark is reddish-brown and shreddy in texture. Mature trees may develop an interesting, fluted trunk.

C. nootkatensis prefers cool, moist, well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun exposure. It is tolerant of a variety of soil types, including clay, and is known for its cold hardiness, making it suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 5-7.

In the landscape, the Nootka false cypress makes an excellent specimen tree, privacy screen, or windbreak. Its pyramidal shape and distinctive foliage provide year-round visual interest. It also works well in naturalized settings and mixed conifer plantings.

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis requires minimal pruning beyond occasional thinning or shaping. It is generally disease and pest-resistant. Overall, the Nootka false cypress is a low-maintenance, adaptable conifer that adds both structure and texture to the garden.

 

Plant Data

Mature Size 25 - 30 feet tall. 8 - 12 feet wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium -
Zones 5a - 9b (Usually hardy to -20° F)
Tags Evergreen, Full Sun, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial
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