Chameacyparis nootk. 'Moonshot' - 100-125 CM C15

Description
The Nootka cypress (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis) is an upright, semi-hanging tree that usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and a width of around 5 metres. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * Resistant to urban climates

Frost hardiness
The Nootka cypress has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nootka cypress is an upright and semi-hanging tree. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 15 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 are small and round.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis is a shallow-rooting plant.