Chamaecyparis nootkatensis
Cupressus Nootkatensis
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Cupressus Nootkatensis (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis) - Description
C. nootkatensis is native from Alaska to California
Cupressus Nootkatensis (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis) - Blooming
Female cones appear in autumn; male cones are borne in spring.
Cupressus Nootkatensis (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis) - Growth
Monoecious, evergreen, coniferous trees. False Cypress can do well in full sun or partial shade. Generally slow growers that can reach up to 35 ft. tall (dwarf species such as C. obtusa only reach 6 ft. tall). All species need protection from high winds. Dwarf species work well for bonsai or grown in a rock garden. In general though, Chamaecyparis is used for hedging or as specimen trees.
Cupressus Nootkatensis (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring, in a seedbed outdoors. Can propagate by rooting semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
Cupressus Nootkatensis (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis) - Pest
Problems include twig blight, root rot, needle blights, and spruce mite.
Cupressus Nootkatensis (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis) - Interesting facts
Chamaecyparis foliage may aggravate skin allergies upon contact.
Cupressus Nootkatensis (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis) - Soil and irrigation
Needs good drainage. Does best with neutral to slightly acidic soils, but will tolerate alkaline soils.
