Van den Akker Alaskan Cedar
Overview: A false cypress conifer grown for its blue-green weeping foliage.
Mature size: Varies by cultivar; the species can reach 30–45 ft., though many landscape forms are smaller or weeping.
Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Flowering season: Not grown for flowers — an evergreen conifer
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–7
Water needs: Average; consistent moisture in well-drained soil
Special features: Graceful, pendulous branches with flattened sprays of blue-green to gray-green foliage; foliage has a distinctive odor when crushed; performs best in cooler climates
Wildlife value: Cover and nesting habitat for birds
Botanical name: Chamaecyparis noot. 'Van den Akker'
Category: Topiaries, Conifers, & Specialty Material