Jul 5, 2024 · If you ask, I won’t hesitate to tell you the evergreen tree I adore above all others is the weeping Alaskan cedar. Botanically known most commonly as Chamaecyparis …

In Alaska, where the tree is primarily referred to as "yellow cedar", extensive research has been conducted into large-scale die-offs of yellow cedar stands. These studies have concluded that …

Alaska cedar is an interesting medium-sized evergreen tree with gray-green to blue-green foliage that droops from widely spaced branches. Native to moist bottomlands in the Pacific …

It is native to moist bottomlands and ravines in northern California and the Pacific coast of Alaska and is excellent as a specimen or accent tree for a narrow or small space. This unique tree …

Sep 25, 2025 · Learn 5 essential facts about Alaskan cedar — weeping varieties, habitat, wood uses, and planting tips for your yard.

In its native habitat, it is commonly found growing along streams and ravines and other areas with moist soils. The species' name derives from the geographic area it is found in the Nootka …

Alaska Cedar is not logged much anymore in Washington but is still being cut in British Columbia and Alaska. The wood is highly prized by the Japanese for use in temples because of its …

Dec 1, 1990 · Alaska-cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis), also known as Alaska yellow-cedar, yellow-cedar, Alaska cypress, and Nootka cypress, is an important timber species of …

Aug 13, 2023 · Admired for its gracefully drooping branches and unique, flattened sprays of foliage, the Alaska Cedar is a prized addition to landscapes and gardens. The tree often grows …

Being evergreen, the Weeping Alaskan Cedar is ideal for adding winter interest and structure to any garden. Forming a natural pyramid shape, this cedar is perfect for growing on its own or …