About

This ornamental tree, reaching 4-8m, with a spreading crown. It bears ornamental features. 'Nordkroken' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Xanthocyparis are evergreen trees with much-branched sprays of small scale-like leaves and roughly spherical cones that mature in two years

Plant details

Suggested usesSpecimen tree, large borders

Care notes

CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade
PruningPrune when young. Remove dead wood
PropagationSeed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus possible