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Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress

Callitropsis Nootkatensis

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Overview

Callitropsis nootkatensis, commonly known as Yellow Cedar or Nootka Cypress, is a majestic evergreen with a conical form, reaching up to 90 feet tall and 20 feet wide. Its dense foliage is marked by drooping branches with scale-like, blue-green leaves. Aromatic when crushed, the foliage adds sensory appeal, while its reddish-brown bark peels attractively. Hardy to USDA Zone 4, it's adaptable but thrives in moist, well-drained soils and partial to full sun exposures.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — well-drained soils but exhibits remarkable adaptability
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — reaching up to 90 feet tall and 20 feet wideYellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — this species requires minimal maintenance; the Yellow Cedar is not just a plantYellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — showcasing exceptional cold tolerance.<br><br>An imposing figureYellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — The wood is highly prized for its resistance to decayYellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — which later transition to a warm coppery brown during the winter monthsYellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — the Yellow Cedar is not just a plant+61

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — well-drained soils but exhibits remarkable adaptability
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — reaching up to 90 feet tall and 20 feet wide
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — this species requires minimal maintenance; the Yellow Cedar is not just a plant
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — showcasing exceptional cold tolerance.<br><br>An imposing figure
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — The wood is highly prized for its resistance to decay
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — which later transition to a warm coppery brown during the winter months
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — the Yellow Cedar is not just a plant
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — scientifically known as Callitropsis nootkatensis and also commonly referred to as the Nootka
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — Given its slow to moderate growth rate; tolerating both wet and drier conditions
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — With the potential to live up to a thousand years
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — which later transition to a warm coppery brown during the winter months; it thrives in USDA
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — it is a long-term investment in the landscape
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 7; tolerating both wet and drier conditions
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — and the aromatic qualities make it a natural deterrent for pests.<br><br>The Yellow Cedar prefers
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — it's adaptable but thrives in moist; it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 7
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — commonly known as Yellow Cedar or Nootka Cypress; its dense foliage is marked by drooping branches
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — cool environments of the Pacific Northwest; it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 7
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — is a majestic evergreen with a conical form
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — The wood is highly prized for its resistance to decay; tolerating both wet and drier conditions
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 7
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — it's adaptable but thrives in moist
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — tolerating both wet and drier conditions
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — which showcases an alluring
Yellow Cedar, Nootka Cypress (Callitropsis Nootkatensis) — is a majestic evergreen with a conical form; it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 7
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