{"title":"Weeping Alaskan Cedar","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeeping Alaskan cedar is Cupressus nootkatensis, a narrow evergreen whose branches hang straight down from slightly raised limbs, so the whole tree reads like a curtain. This page lists the weeping Alaskan cedars Nature Hills Nursery carries, hardy in zones 4 through 7 and usually 20 to 30 feet tall at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGreen or blue\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe green forms are the ones most people picture, with deep green flattened sprays. The blue selections carry blue-green foliage that holds its color through summer heat and reads cooler against brick or against a dark wall. The blue form here reaches 20 to 30 feet tall and 8 to 12 feet wide in zones 4 through 7 at a medium growth rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow much room it needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a tall plant on a small footprint, roughly 8 to 12 feet wide at 20 to 30 feet tall. That shape fits a house corner, a courtyard, the gap between a drive and a property line, or anywhere a two-story wall needs something vertical. Give it open ground in front so the full drop of the branches is visible. Planted in a row it loses the outline entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe staked leader decides the height\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA weeping conifer has no leader of its own. Young plants are trained up a stake, and the height the tree reaches depends on how long that leader stays supported. Left unstaked, the same plant sprawls into a wide mound instead of a column. Decide which of the two you want before you plant, because it is much harder to change later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSun, wind, and drainage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull sun to partial sun gives the densest foliage. The narrow form sheds snow well but catches wind, so a spot with some shelter holds the shape better in an open landscape. Soil has to drain. This is not a plant for the low corner of the yard that stays wet after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery tree here ships with our 45-day Growing \u0026amp; Glowing Guarantee. Check your zone, then measure the corner.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"green-arrow-weeping-alaskan-cedar","title":"Green Arrow Weeping Alaskan Cedar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nhProductCopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarrow as an arrow is the best way to describe this uniquely shaped tree. Forget the small-town drama, the Green Arrow Nootka Cypress, also known as a Weeping Alaskan Cedar (Cupressus nootkatensis 'Green Arrow') will be the new talk of the town! This narrow, rather fast-growing tree has weeping branches that are a dark blue-gray-green coloration that grows loosely close to the sides of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tight narrow shape makes them phenomenal for tight spaces between other large trees making your garden look as full and attractive as possible. You don't need to worry about running out of room for your favorite flowers because this tree will add an attractive ornamental presence without taking up too much space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ultra columnar Cedar trees are unique focal points throughout USDA zones 4 through 8 and can attain a mature height of 20-35 feet tall and only take up a slim 2-4 feet in mature width. You'll love the high impact this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/small-space-gardening-tips-and-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003espace-saving\u003c\/a\u003e conifer brings to your landscape! Green Arrow can sometimes go under the botanical name \u003cem\u003eXanthocyparis nootkatensis and Chamaecyparis nootkatensis\u003c\/em\u003e, and many common names including the Nootka Cypress, Nootka Cedar, Weeping Cypress, and Alaskan Weeping Cedar. No matter what they call it - we call it phenomenal! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Application:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll want to create a front yard garden just to showcase this incredible tree! Make a mounded berm to further highlight it and surround it with Rose or Lilac trees! Maybe start your own collection of weeping or dwarf evergreens? Toss in a contorted Walking Stick or surround it in creeping low-growing groundcover or Junipers. These are truly ornamental, colorful and living sculptural \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/care-tips-small-ornamental-trees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eaccents\u003c\/a\u003e for any landscape!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant a Green Arrow Nootka Weeping Cedar at the corner of your home's foundation planting, or front and center by your front door. We guarantee it will \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/accent-plants-in-a-landscape-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eboost curb appeal\u003c\/a\u003e in a heartbeat! Planting a row along the space between your shed and house is perfect for this tree to make its debut. You will be able to fill the small awkward gaps elegantly! Got some large porch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/365-gorgeous-days-with-hardy-container-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epots or urns\u003c\/a\u003e on either side of your front steps? Plant this Cedar in them for winter décor and then transplant them into the ground when they get larger!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow, Upright Growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Blue-Gray Weeping Branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for Tight Spaces \u0026amp; High-Profile Plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Growth Rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocal Point, Accent \u0026amp; Specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e#ProPlantTips for Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Arrow Weeping \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/all-things-cedar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAlaskan Cedar\u003c\/a\u003e is incredibly low-maintenance when planted properly in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. To ensure that your tree is getting the necessary care year-round, placing mulch around the base can help maintain even moisture, while also adding a dramatic impact on the overall appearance. Pruning is rarely needed and these trees look best with branching sweeping the ground! If needed, a light pruning can be performed in early spring, but only to adjust the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun \u0026amp; Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Consistent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturehills.com\/blog\/post\/proplanttips-for-care-the-importance-of-winter-watering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciates Well-Drained Mulched Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Pruning If Needed in Early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to Care For!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll have no problem finding a spot for this perfectly narrow Green Arrow Weeping Alaskan Cedar Tree, so order today to make your landscaping look elegantly full! Find the Nootka Weeping Cypress and more stylized, giving garden sculptures at NatureHills.com!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":43638685138997,"sku":"24056","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/c0a42ff4-1de4-4ab7-bd11-959b2b1f3a6e_dd9300be-9b7c-4ab0-8980-ed5eb0dc3ad4.jpg?v=1790433848"},{"product_id":"weeping-blue-alaskan-cedar","title":"Weeping Blue Alaskan Cedar","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeeping Blue Alaskan Cedar (Cupressus nootkatensis 'Glauca Pendula') is a weeping evergreen that holds long curtains of blue-green foliage from spreading horizontal branches, reaching 20 to 30 feet tall and 8 to 12 feet wide in zones 4 through 7. The leader nods, the side branches arch out, and the flat sprays hang straight down from them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared with Green Arrow, the narrow weeping Alaskan cedar many people know, this cultivar is wider, bluer, and far more irregular. Green Arrow reads as a column. Glauca Pendula reads as a shaggy pyramid with an outline you can pick out from across the yard in silhouette, which is the point of planting one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it a site with real width available and view it from a distance where the weeping habit registers. It is a strong choice near water features and at the edge of a lawn, and it holds up in cool, damp northern summers better than most conifers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: full sun to partial sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: consistent moisture, it dislikes prolonged drought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: moist and well drained, tolerates a range of textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: stake a leader early for height, or let it sprawl wider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd Weeping Blue Alaskan Cedar to your cart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature Hills Nursery","offers":[{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":62370644001138,"sku":"24055","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 Container","offer_id":62405590909298,"sku":"24120","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6356\/6133\/files\/2E6A3118.jpg?v=1790335569"}],"url":"https:\/\/naturehills.com\/collections\/weeping-alaskan-cedar.oembed","provider":"Nature Hills Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}