.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Weeping Blue Alaskan Cedar Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Glauca Pendula' Description This striking deciduous conifer features cascading branches covered in silvery-blue foliage, creating a graceful weeping form. Ideal for adding texture and visual interest to gardens and landscapes. Suggested Uses Perfect for focal points, specimen plantings, or small-scale hedges in gardens and landscape designs. Plant Details Botanical Name: Weeping Blue Alaskan Cedar Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Glauca Pendula' Common Name: Weeping Blue Alaskan Cedar Size & Growth: Typically 8-12 ft tall with a spread of 4-6 ft, with a slow to moderate growth rate. Hardiness Zones: 5 to 7 Foliage Type: Evergreen, needle-like Bloom Time: Not applicable Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Other conifers, ornamental grasses, and shade trees Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose a sunny to partial shaded location with well-draining soil. Water regularly during dry periods. Soil Moisture: Slightly moist, well-drained soil Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or well-drained acidic soil Humidity: Average home humidity suitable Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape Winter Care: Protect young plants from harsh winter winds; mature trees are hardy Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature