Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Nidifera' Japanese Gardens

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Nidifera' Japanese GardensA slow growing, mounding form of Alaskan cedar. The foliage is gray blue and more refined than other nootkatensis cultivars. Forms a low and wide nest shaped plant 4 ft tall and 5 6 ft wide in 10 years. Lacy leaves with nodding branch tips gives it a 'look' in the garden. Hardy to zone 5.

then later in summer the plant is decorated with soft lavender-pink flowers

shooting outwards

johnstonianum by Sir Edward Bolitho in 1941

or smaller space up front

The bright red stems and branches add color to this tree all year round

and like M

Pure white flowers open from November to April

Extra large flowers

Likes well drained soil with lots of organics

it makes quite an attractive plant over time

The slender foliage offers a fine texture as an additional contrast beyond the color

this daphne is reported to be a bit hardier than the species