Alaska Cedar
Callitropsis nootkatensis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Cupressaceae
- Genus:
- Callitropsis
- Species:
- Callitropsis nootkatensis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Eupithecia unicolor
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers cool, moist environments
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed in cold moist stratification for 90 days.
Establishment: C.nootkatensis is found in coastal mountain ranges from Alaska to northern California; from 0 to 1500 m elevation. Propagation collection is small lot, hand collected.
Source: npn.rngr.net