Van den Akker Alaska Cedar is an exceedingly narrow evergreen conifer tree with an arrow-like habit and pendulous branchlets that lay nearly flat against the trunk. The flattened feathery splays of foliage are a rich green. Prefers part sun and moist, well-drained soil. Moderate drought tolerance.
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Alaska to northern California |
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Height: |
15' - 20' |
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Spread: |
1' - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 7 |
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N/A |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Susceptible to beetle borers and spider mites, phytophthora, root rot, and rust. Occasional aphid issues. Watch for bight,
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas.
COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea, Fern, Bald Cypress
IMAGES: Megan Hansen, Cupressus nootkatensis 'Van den Akker' 2, (2) Mark Bolin, Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Van den Akker'4
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.