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Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Green Arrow’
weeping Alaskan yellow cedar
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Image © Richard W. Hartlage/Courtesy of Great Plant PIcks |
Printer-friendly Fact Sheet
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| Outstanding Qualities |
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Yellow cedar is a beautiful native conifer of the Pacific Northwest, and ‘Green Arrow‘ is an exceptional selection. This clone’s extremely narrow growth habit forms an exclamation point in the garden. Its side branches hang closely against the trunk, especially as they mature. Thus the tree’s silhouette gives the impression of a green arrow rocketing toward the sky. This evergreen is great for small gardens or tight spaces. It provides welcome height without growing too wide. Its unique form is perfect for focal point plantings and adding structure to the garden. A valuable characteristic of this species is its high resistance to Phytophthora root rot. This means it can be used to replace other species that have succumbed to this insidious disease – but make sure the drainage is good or yellow cedar may perish as well. |
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‘Green Arrow’ grows best growth in full sun but tolerates part shade. It adapts to a variety of soils, from sandy or clay, provided there is good drainage. Once established it is very drought tolerant, requiring little to no summer watering even during prolonged droughts. Occasionally a side branch will reach out from the trunk. This often adds interest to the overall shape, but if width is a concern, such a branch can be removed where it joins the main trunk. |
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‘Green Arrow’ is an evergreen conifer that has an extraordinarily columnar habit. It reaches 15 to 18 feet high in ten years but less than 2 feet wide. Mature trees will most likely reach 30 to 35 feet tall and generally no wider than 4 or 5 feet wide. |
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USDA zones 4 to 8 |
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