How to tend a Chamaecyparis nootkatensis

Also known as: Thuja excelsa Bong., Thujopsis cupressoides Carrière, Thujopsis tchugatskoyae Carrière, Xanthocyparis nootkatensis (D.Don) Farjon & D.K.Harder, Chamaecyparis excelsa Fisch. ex Carrière, Chamaecyparis nootkatensis (D.Don) Spach, Cupressus americana Trautv., Cupressus nootkatensis D.Don, Thujopsis borealis Carrière, Chamaecyparis nootkatensis var. pendula G.Nicholson, Chamaecyparis nootkatensis f. viridis-pendula Beissn., Chamaecyparis nootkatensis var. glauca Müll.Stuttg., Chamaecyparis nootkatensis f. glauca (Müll.Stuttg.) Rehder, Cupressus nootkatensis var. glauca (Müll.Stuttg.) G.Kirchn., Cupressus nootkatensis var. lutea Webster, Chamaecyparis nootkatensis f. lutea (Müll.Stuttg.) Rehder, Chamaecyparis nootkatensis f. compacta (Gordon) Rehder, Cupressus nootkatensis var. compacta Gordon, Chamaecyparis nootkatensis f. pendula (G.Nicholson) Beissn., Cupressus nootkatensis var. pendula (G.Nicholson) Webster, Callitropsis nootkatensis (D.Don) Florin

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, grows in sunny places

Soil

Calcareous soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove and shape excessive branches

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Cupressaceae, Chamaecyparis
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April, fruiting period October-November
Flower colors
yellow, blue, leaf color dark green
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