Van den Akker Weeping Alaska Cedar

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Van den Akker’ is a very narrow evergreen conifer with a strong upright leader and branches that fall close to the trunk. Its columnar, weeping silhouette adds height in a narrow garden space while leaving nearby planting beds relatively open. ## Mature size Broken Arrow Nursery describes mature plants around 20 feet tall and only 1–2 feet wide. NVK Nurseries gives a larger range of 8–9 metres tall and 1.25–1.5 metres wide, while regional listings also describe trees reaching about 30 feet and 5 feet wide. The size reports differ, so plan for a tall specimen and allow more lateral room than the narrowest estimate suggests. ## Siting Grow in full sun or light shade with well-drained soil. NVK recommends it as a vertical accent and notes drought tolerance once established. Water during establishment and during prolonged dry weather; good drainage is especially important for an evergreen conifer. ## Maintenance Let the central leader and pendulous branches define the shape. Prune only occasional wayward shoots or damaged growth, and keep the base clear of competing plants as the column expands. The database name contained a spelling error; the exact cultivar source confirms the spelling ‘Van den Akker’. [Broken Arrow Nursery](https://www.brokenarrownursery.com/van-den-akker-alaska-cedar.html) and [NVK Nurseries](https://www.nvknurseries.com/plant/Chamaecyparis-nootkatensis-Van-den-Akker) describe the named selection and its growing form.