Asked by: Barbara Jaiteh
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How do you propagate Alaskan weeping cedar?

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  1. Take cuttings from white cedar trees in late fall, winter or early spring, when trees are fully dormant and sap is running very slowly.
  2. Cut three to four 6-inch stems from this year's growth of cedar branches with a sharp knife.
  3. Pinch off foliage from the bottom half of each cutting.


Similarly, you may ask, how do you plant Alaskan weeping cedar?

Lay the roots on the bottom of the hole and cover them with soil. Run water over the roots to settle the soil, fill the hole halfway with soil and run water again, slowly. When the water drains, finish filling the hole with soil.

Also, how do you prune a weeping Alaskan cedar?
  1. Examine the tree for any broken limbs and remove them.
  2. Prune off any branches containing yellow or brown needles.
  3. Look at the sides of the tree and prune off any branches that are touching other trees or plants.
  4. Remove any lower-hanging limbs that are touching the ground.
  5. Paghat: Weeping Alaskan Blue Cedar.

Consequently, can you propagate a cedar tree?

Red cedars can also be propagated via cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late fall, winter or spring when the tree is dormant and the sap has slowed. Try to take the cutting in the early morning. To grow a cedar from a cutting, you will need a 3- to 6-inch piece of current year's growth.

How do you start a cedar tree from a branch?

  1. Take cuttings from white cedar trees in late fall, winter or early spring, when trees are fully dormant and sap is running very slowly.
  2. Cut three to four 6-inch stems from this year's growth of cedar branches with a sharp knife.
  3. Pinch off foliage from the bottom half of each cutting.

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How fast do Alaskan weeping cedars grow?

It grows fairly slowly, usually adding no more than 12 inches to its height in a growing season, but the tree's exceptionally long lifespan means it will live for a long time once it reaches full height. Its normal spread of 15 to 25 feet gives it a tall, narrow form.

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Does cedar grow in Alaska?

The Alaska cedar is a majestic tree that grows wild all along the Pacific coast, from northern California to south-eastern Alaska.

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How do you care for a weeping cedar?

Hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 to 7, the weeping Alaskan cedar prefers full sun exposures, though it tolerates partial shade. It grows best in moist, slightly acidic to neutral soil with excellent drainage. Protect trees from southwest winds.

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How fast does a weeping Norway spruce grow?

Weeping Norway Spruce will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 60 years or more. This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight.

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How do you care for a weeping blue atlas cedar?

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Will deer eat Leyland cypress?

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Where does yellow cedar grow?

Although the natural range is more extensive, occurring south to California, yellow-cedar is primarily an important timber species in British Columbia and Alaska. The wood has a number of desirable characteristics, particularly exceptional strength and decay resistance.

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How long does it take for a cedar tree to grow?

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What is the difference between Cedar and juniper?

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How fast do cedars grow?

The average growth rate of cedar trees differs slightly by species, but most cedars have a medium to fast growth rate. Michael Dirr, in his "Manual of Woody Landscape Plants," classifies a medium growth rate as 13 to 24 inches per year, and a fast growth rate as 25 inches or more.

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What can you plant under cedar trees?

Plants That Can Grow Under Cedar Trees
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  • Epimedium grandiflora. Epimedium grandiflora (bishop's hat) is a low-growing groundcover that can grow well under cedar trees.
  • Hosta. Hostas grow well underneath coniferous trees.
  • Pulmonaria.
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Is Cedar the same as Cypress?

Cypress is the name applied to many plants in the cypress family Cupressaceae, which is a conifer of northern temperate regions. Most cypress species are trees, while a few are shrubs. Cedar is the common name for cedar wood, used for several different trees that grow in different parts of the world.

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Where do cedar trees grow in the United States?

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Is Elm an evergreen?

Evergreens are plants that maintain their leaves in all seasons and include trees such as elm, pine, and cedar. Deciduous trees lose their leaves seasonally and include trees such as mango and maple. Conifers include pine and elm.

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How do you shape a cedar tree?

During its early years, you can shape the tree into the form you would like it to retain.
  1. Locate the leader of the cedar tree.
  2. Cut the branches nearest the central leader slightly shorter than the leader.
  3. Trim branches near the bottom of the trunk close to the trunk to allow you access under the tree.

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What are the blue berries on cedar trees?

Eastern Redcedar, Juniperus virginiana. This “cedar,” like most of the many other trees given that name, is not a cedar at all. It's a juniper. And despite having round, blue fruits that look just like berries and not at all like cones, eastern red cedar is a conifer.

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When should Cedars be pruned?

The best season for trimming cedar is late winter to early spring when the tree is dormant and not actively growing. Trimming during dormancy is less stressful for the tree so it can heal and recover once the growing season begins.