Trees

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Glauca'

Blue Nootka cypress

Blue Nootka cypress. Photo: MDBolin / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0

Sweeping branches and finely textured blue-green foliage give this Nootka cypress a graceful presence. Young branches rise upward, becoming more horizontal as the tree develops its broad pyramidal outline. It works as a substantial specimen or large hedge, particularly in moist conditions where its soft foliage can remain full.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Size: Height: 25 ft, supplier garden size, not ultimate size · Width: 15 ft, supplier garden size
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zone 5 minimum

Sizes & prices

#5Chamaecyparis Blue Weeping Alaskan Cedar$104.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Form: Broad upright, pyramidal
Growth rate: 12+ inches/year (grower estimate)
Use: Specimen; large hedge

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Browsing resistance varies with site and deer pressure; protect young plants where browsing occurs.
Drought: The parent species is sensitive to drought; irrigate during dry periods.
Wet soil: Parent species favors moist soil with good drainage.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivar of a western North American species native from Alaska to northern California.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen; blue-green
Cones: Small, round brown cones; species cones take two years to mature.

Growing & care

Pruning: Usually little pruning is needed. If shaping is necessary, prune in early spring to a leafy side shoot; avoid cutting into bare old wood.
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; deep loam is especially suitable.
Site: Shelter from drying winter winds and mulch the root zone.
Issues: Root rot is a risk in poorly drained soil; mites and borers can occur.

Sources & photo credits

Photo: MDBolin / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web. · CC BY-SA 2.0

Image notes: Blue Nootka cypress. Photo: MDBolin / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web.

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.