Chamaecyparis nootk. 'Green Arrow' - 175-200 CM RB

Description
The Nootka cypress 'Green Arrow' (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis) is a tree or large shrub that grows upright, semi-hanging and usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and a width of around 5 metres. Its scale-like leaves are dark green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Green Arrow'.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * Resistant to urban climates

leaves
The Nootka cypress 'Green Arrow' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, prickly and scaly.

Frost hardiness
The Nootka cypress 'Green Arrow' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nootka cypress 'Green Arrow' is an upright and semi-hanging tree or large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m and is approx. 3 - 5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with string. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the strings must of course be removed again.

Fruit
The brown cones of Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Green Arrow' are small and round.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Green Arrow' is a shallow-rooting plant.