Chamaecyparis nootkatensis “Pendula”

Cedar - Weeping Alaska

                                          ID#107

 
 

Additional Information: The Plant Farm. New Bern , NC

 

    I grew this type of tree in my Indiana yard before moving to NC.

I like the graceful droopy and irregular branches.

    The tree is in a focal spot a the entrance of the yard. A slow grower, to my surprise it has done very well, about double in height over 4 yrs.

   This plant has well tolerated  hot summers and cold/strong winds in winter.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: 30 + ft x 8 - 12 ft PLANT TYPE: Evergreen, conifer GROWTH RATE: Slow to medium TEXTURE: fine - showy LIGHT: Full sun WATER: medium moist SOIL: high Organic
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: non flowering FRUIT AND SEED: Male cones are ovoid, brownish green, and 1/8 inches long. Female cones are green, 1/2 inch long, with a recurved central hook on each scale, maturing in spring. I have seen none on my tree so far. KEY FEATURES: This is a conical tree with drooping branches and vertical, flattened sprays of bluish green to dark green foliage.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Tree sits on a high spot in Bed #3. Planted at about 5 ft. with significant root ball. Because of the strong winds we get, attention to water/ dryness is important. Other than few dry branchlets after winter, the tree looks healthy and growing at a good pace. Besides the yard automatic sprinklers a supplemental drip hose is use during summer around the tree. No trimming or pruning needed. A low maintenance plant. For propagation root cuttings is suggested although I have not try it myself. I have also not seen any cones, male or female on my plant. Emerging time, Fertilization, Pruning, Thinning, Seed Collecting, Cutting, Roots, Division,.......
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

Feb. 2010

Feb. 13, 2010

June 2009

02/2010