Cupressus nootkatensis ‘Green Arrow’
Evergreen Conifer, Tree
Outstanding Qualities
Yellow cedar is a beautiful native conifer of the Pacific Northwest, and 'Green Arrow' is an exceptional selection. This clone’s extremely narrow growth habit forms an exclamation point in the garden. Its side branches hang closely against the trunk, especially as they mature. The tree’s silhouette gives the impression of a green arrow rocketing toward the sky. This evergreen is great for small gardens or tight spaces.
Culture Notes
This narrow evergreen grows best in full sun but tolerates light and open shade. It adapts to a variety of soils, from sandy sites to clay, provided the location is well-drained. Once established it is very drought tolerant, requiring little to no summer watering even during prolonged droughts. Occasionally a side branch will reach out from the trunk. This often adds interest to the overall shape, but if width is a concern, it can be removed where it joins the main trunk. Pruning is best done in the winter. —Courtesy Great Plant Picks
Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Open Shade
Water Needs:
Drought-tolerant, Average
Size: 180 - 240 tall x 30 - 72 wide
Shape / Form:
Columnar / Narrow,
Upright,
Pendulous / Weeping
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Foliage Quality:
Fine
Features: Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Native Plant, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest
Foliage Color:
Green
Landscape Uses:
Hedges and Screens, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Specimen, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Courtyard / Urban Garden, Deer Resistant
Wildlife:
Deer Resistant
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
canopy
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Maintenance Level:
low
Focus:
Year-round Interest,
Color Theme,
Curb Appeal,
Mixed Border,
Privacy and Screening,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Efficient Use of Space
Exposure:
Open Shade,
Morning Sun,
Part Sun
Zone:
7,
8
Focus:
Year-round Interest,
Privacy and Screening,
Efficient Use of Space,
Small Space,
Building Block
Exposure:
Part Sun,
Full Sun
Zone:
7,
8
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Privacy and Screening,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure:
Open Shade,
Morning Sun,
Part Sun,
Filtered Sun,
Part Shade
Zone:
7,
8,
6