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Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar

Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula'

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Overview

The Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Pendula') is a graceful, evergreen conifer distinguishable by its pendulous branches and feathery foliage. Adaptable to most soil conditions, it grows to a stately 25-30 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide. Its golden-green needles and narrow, pyramidal form make it a dramatic focal point in landscapes, thriving best in full to partial sun in USDA zones 4 through 7.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Climate Temperate
Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula') — The Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Pendula') is a graceful
Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula') — evergreen conifer distinguishable by its pendulous branches and feathery foliageWeeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula') — Adaptable to most soil conditions, it grows to a stately 25-30 feet tall and 8-10 feet wideWeeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula') — Its golden-green needles and narrowWeeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula') — pyramidal form make it a dramatic focal point in landscapesWeeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula') — thriving best in full to partial sun in USDA zones 4 through 7Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula') — scientifically known as Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Pendula'+2

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula') — The Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Pendula') is a graceful
Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula') — evergreen conifer distinguishable by its pendulous branches and feathery foliage
Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula') — Adaptable to most soil conditions, it grows to a stately 25-30 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide
Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula') — Its golden-green needles and narrow
Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula') — pyramidal form make it a dramatic focal point in landscapes
Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula') — thriving best in full to partial sun in USDA zones 4 through 7
Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula') — scientifically known as Callitropsis nootkatensis 'Pendula'
Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula') — is a captivating coniferous tree that adds an element of elegance and grace to any
Weeping Alaska Yellow Cedar (Callitropsis Nootkatensis 'Pendula') — This stately evergreen is known for its dramatic

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