Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula' ~ Weeping Alaska Cedar Size:5 GALLON IMAGES: Tristan Ferris

IMAGES: Tristan Ferris

lightly ruffled lavender pink flowers with a black cherry center bloom throughout summer into fall attracting butterflies

wood rots and verticillium wilt

The fragrant tulip-like flowers are vibrant pink-purple and bloom in early spring

Best grown in part sun or bright indirect light and rich

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula' ~ Weeping Alaska Cedar Size:5 GALLON IMAGES: Tristan FerrisWeeping Alaska Cedar is a graceful evergreen conifer tree with a pyramidal habit and pendulous branching that sweeps up at the tips. The flattened splays of grey green to blue green foliage drape from the branches and hold their color in winter. Prefers part sun and moist, well drained soil. Moderate drought tolerance. Syn. with Xanthocyparis nootkatensis and Cupressus nootkaensis. Type: Tree Origins: Alaska to northern California Height: 20' 25'