Chamaecyparis n. 'Van den Akker' #6

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Van den Akker'
Narrow Weeping Alaska Cedar

Sculpt your landscape with the bold, vertical elegance of 'Van den Akker', a striking cultivar of Nootka Cypress known for its ultra-slim, architectural form. This fast-growing, columnar evergreen reaches skyward with tightly held, weeping branches that create a dramatic silhouette—even in small spaces.

Its rich blue-green foliage adds year-round color and texture, while its narrow footprint (just 3–4 feet wide at maturity) makes it ideal for tight spaces, screening, or as an exclamation point in modern and traditional gardens alike. ‘Van den Akker’ stands tall, adding height and drama without taking over. The Alaska Cedars do not like to dry out. Water well during periods of drought. Planting in afternoon shade helps to prevent dry conditions. 

Highlights:
🌲 Tall and slender—perfect for narrow spaces
🌲 Graceful, pendulous branches with blue-green foliage
🌲 Excellent vertical accent or privacy screen
🌲 Cold-hardy and deer resistant

Light: Full sun to part shade
Hardiness: Zones 5–8
Mature Size: 20–25’ tall x 3–4’ wide

Plant 'Van den Akker' where you want to go tall without going wide—it’s elegance on a slim frame.