Evergreen Tree – Weeping Blue Alaska Cedar

Weeping blue alaska cedar 

Botanical name: chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘glauca pendula’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 30-35 ft in height with a spread of 10-15 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 3-7

Foliage color: green/blue 

Growth rate: grows 6-18 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size in the late winter/early spring 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the fall and winter months 

Landscape use: privacy plant, focal point, container plant, bonsai specimen 

Light needs: at least 6-8 hours of sun per day 

Special features: cascading foliage, low-maintenance, pest resistant, drought tolerant 

Watering instructions: allow the top several inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release tree and shrub fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: daylilies, sedum, coreopsis 

Toxicity level: slightly toxic for pets and humans if ingested 

Invasive species: no