Why Plant Green Arrow Weeping Alaskan Cedar?
After 10 years, Green Arrow Weeping Alaskan Cedar grows to be about 18 feet tall and 2 feet wide. No, that’s not a typo! This crazy, quirky tree really does shoot skyward like an arrow to make an incredibly fun focal point in your garden. The trunk climbs up, up, up, creating a super-skinny framework for the handsome, deep blue–green foliage, which hangs straight down. Holding its rich color throughout the year, this cool conifer looks sharp at all times. Use it as a single specimen in a tight space, or for a wild effect, plant a grove of Green Arrows. Wacky and wonderful! The story of Green Arrow Weeping Alaskan Cedar is a bit scandalous. Canadian nurseryman Gordon Bentham found the tree on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The problem was that it was growing in a national forest, and the Canadian government denied Bentham’s request to take a few cuttings. Bentham considered the denial unreasonable and took the cuttings anyway. However, he passed away soon afterwards, and the plants languished in a neglected nursery, destined to be lost forever. Luckily, Bentham had told Oregon Nurseryman Talon Buckholz about the intriguing tree he’d propagated, and Buckholz was able to buy the little trees and bring them to the U.S. He introduced Green Arrow in 1984.
How to use Green Arrow Weeping Alaskan Cedar in the landscape?
Green Arrow Weeping Alaskan Cedar may occasionally sprout a longer branch off the main trunk. Many feel this habit adds character to the tree, accentuating its ultra-slim outline. If you’d rather keep your tree on the straight and narrow, you can easily prune off any errant branches. Green Arrow Weeping Alaskan Cedar may occasionally sprout a longer branch off the main trunk. Many feel this habit adds character to the tree, accentuating its ultra-slim outline. If you’d rather keep your tree on the straight and narrow, you can easily prune off any errant branches.
How To Plant Green Arrow Weeping Alaskan Cedar
Green Arrow Weeping Alaskan Cedar likes lots of sunshine, though in areas where summer highs are often in the 90s, it appreciates some afternoon shade. Growth is best when given regular water, but not so much that the ground remains soggy for hours. It isn’t too picky about soil and will even grow in clay as long as drainage is decent. For a northwestern native, it is quite adaptable, but it does prefer mild climates. Insect pests and diseases rarely trouble this tree, although deer may browse the foliage. Treat with Plantskydd® Pest Deterrent if deer pose a threat in your area.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
