Trees

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Glauca Pendula'

Weeping blue Nootka cypress

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

This large-growing Nootka cypress carries blue-green foliage on relaxed, pendulous branches. Its upright framework and hanging sprays create a softer outline than a rigidly formal evergreen. Give it the space of a landscape tree rather than treating it as a small shrub; its long-term proportions exceed those of a young nursery specimen.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Size: Height: 30–40 ft · Width: 8–12 ft
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 5–7

Sizes & prices

#7Chamaecyparis Glauca - Blue Weeping Alaskan Cedar$149.99
#10$209.99

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: Upright framework with weeping foliage
Growth rate: Slow (cultivar grower rating)
Use: Weeping evergreen specimen; vertical accent with room for drooping branches.

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

Patterson Nursery Sales

American Conifer Society

University of Minnesota Extension

valleynurseryutah.com

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

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

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