Taxon

Cupressus nootkatensis 'Aurea'

Cupressus nootkatensis 'Aurea' - yellow-leaf Nootka cypress, golden Alaska-cedar
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Common name: yellow-leaf Nootka cypress, golden Alaska-cedar
Family: Cupressaceae (cypress family)
Synonym: Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Lutea', Xanthocyparis nootkatensis 'Aurea'
Distribution: Species native to n.w. North America
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Life form: Evergreen tree
Comments: This evergreen tree generally averages 30-45' tall. Conical crown is characterized by drooping branches with long pendulous flattened sprays of scale-like leaves. Bright yellow color on young foliage fades to yellow-green with age. Best used as a specimen tree or focal point.
Links: American Conifer Society Database • Missouri Botanical Garden Kemper Center- Plant Finder

Locations

  • 1: CON: CH11 (CH11) • Accession: D1992-0651.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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