CHAMAECYPARIS nootkatensis ‘Moonshot’

Very similar to ‘Green Arrow’ but with a distinct blue cast to the foliage in spring and summer. The plant forms a narrow spire with distinctive weeping downward sweeping branches.

Product Description

CHAMAECYPARIS nootkatensis ‘Moonshot’ – Moonshot Nootka Cypress or Alaska Cedar

(Xanthocyparis n. ‘Moonshot’)

Very similar to ‘Green Arrow’ but with a distinct blue cast to the foliage in spring and summer. The plant forms a narrow spire with distinctive weeping downward sweeping branches. A striking specimen where a narrow upright evergreen is desired. Introduced by Joe Stupka. Native to coastal northwestern North America.

Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade

Soil: Average, Moist, Well-Drained

Size: Height 30ft., Spread 8ft.

Zone:  5

Flower: Non-Flowering, cones

Bloom Time:

Attributes: Low Maintenance, Upright, Evergreen, Winter Interest