Monday, 7 December 2015

Chamaecyparis (Xanathocyparis) nootkatensis


  • Common Name - Nootka cypress
  • Botanical Name - Chamaecyparis (Xanathocyparis) nootkatensis
  • Family - Cupressaceae
  • Bud -  opposite
  • Bark -  stringy
  • Leaf - simple, scale like, deltoid shape, acute apex, sheathing base
  • Flower - insignificant
  • Fruit - cone, winged seed, September - October
  • Habit - pendulous
  • Form - pyramidal, narrow, weeping
  • Size - 15-22m
  • Culture - full sun, acidic/well drained soil
  • Use - specimen plant

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