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Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula' (Weeping Nootka cypress)
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1 hour care
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10.5m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula'
Other names
Weeping Nootka cypress, Nootka cypress 'Pendula', Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula', Weeping Alaska cedar, Alaska cedar 'Pendula', Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Pendula', Cupressus nootkatensis 'Pendula', Yellow cypress 'Pendula'
Genus
Xanthocyparis Xanthocyparis
Variety or Cultivar
'Pendula' _ 'Pendula' is a narrowly conical, evergreen, coniferous tree with weeping branches bearing flattened sprays of scale-like, blue- to grey-green leaves.
Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula' is: Evergreen
Tree shape
Broadly conical, Pendulous, Tall
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may irritate skin.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Foliage
Grey-green, Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Honey fungus , Phytophthora root diseases Honey fungus , Phytophthora root diseases
General care
Pruning
No pruning required. If formed into a shape, such as a hedge, will need trimming twice a year.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula' (Weeping Nootka cypress) will reach a height of 10.5m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Best grown in moist but well-drained, slightly acid soil in full sun. Tolerates chalk.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula'
Other names
Weeping Nootka cypress, Nootka cypress 'Pendula', Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula', Weeping Alaska cedar, Alaska cedar 'Pendula', Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Pendula', Cupressus nootkatensis 'Pendula', Yellow cypress 'Pendula'
Genus
Xanthocyparis Xanthocyparis
Variety or Cultivar
'Pendula' _ 'Pendula' is a narrowly conical, evergreen, coniferous tree with weeping branches bearing flattened sprays of scale-like, blue- to grey-green leaves.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Tree shape
Broadly conical, Pendulous, Tall
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may irritate skin.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Foliage
Grey-green, Blue-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Honey fungus , Phytophthora root diseases
General care
Pruning
No pruning required. If formed into a shape, such as a hedge, will need trimming twice a year.
Propagation methods
Grafting, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula' (Weeping Nootka cypress) will reach a height of 10.5m and a spread of 4m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Foliage only, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wind-breaker
Cultivation
Best grown in moist but well-drained, slightly acid soil in full sun. Tolerates chalk.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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