Chamaecyparis nootk. 'Pendula' - 125-150 CM RB

Description
The Alaska Cedar 'Pendula' (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis) is a tree that grows upright, semi-hanging and usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and a width of around 4 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 'Pendula'.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * Resistant to urban climates, cannot be built over

Leaves
The Alaska Cedar 'Pendula' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, prickly and scaly.

Frost hardiness
The Alaska Cedar 'Pendula' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Alaska Cedar 'Pendula' is an upright and semi-hanging tree with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. As a rule, it grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

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 ground 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 'Pendula' are small and round.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula' is a shallow-rooting plant.