Comments on: Weeping Alaskan cedar: An elegant, easy-to-grow evergreen tree

By: Jessica Walliser

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:44:40 +0000

In reply to Glee Zumbrennen.

They do sometimes nibble the tips off the lower limbs of ours, but only in the winter time.

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By: Glee Zumbrennen

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:38:14 +0000

We have a deer population that have taken to eating our yew Schrubs. Are the Alaskan weeping cedar much deer resistant?

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By: Jessica Walliser

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:47:47 +0000

In reply to Taimoor.

Newly planted trees should only be staked for their first year, if they are staked at all. After that, remove the stake. This generates stronger roots. No need to stake it again.

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By: Taimoor

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:47:24 +0000

I have a Alaskan weeping cedar and it’s growing should I stake it, I bought it last year and it was staked I removed it this year because it is growing from too fast and I just want to ask should I stake it again or no.
Thank You

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By: Jessica Walliser

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:28:15 +0000

In reply to Dennis Hammerton.

You can prune off branches if they are in the way, yes. The best time to do it would be in the winter when the tree is not in a state of active growth.

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By: Dennis Hammerton

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:52:52 +0000

We bought a house in 2020. It has a tree that looks a lot like this aslaskan weeping cedar. The tree was about 10-15 feet tall. It is now around 20-25 tall. The location of the tree is now a problem. It sits near the entry to our porch. A few of the branchs need to be cut back now. Is there a recommended method of pruning? If I remove three limbs near the bottom of the tree that are interfering with our entry will the tree be harmed?

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By: Jessica Walliser

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:58:59 +0000

In reply to Julie Hartford.

I would plant an Alaskan cedar at least 20 feet from a house. More is better, if possible. It grows large, but not in a hurry. Mine is 15 years old and is about 12 feet tall. It will take decades to reach its full size.

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By: Julie Hartford

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:32:57 +0000

Hello,
We just purchased a weeping Alaskan cedar and it is scheduled to be planted soon. HOWEVER, we are concerned about the size of the roots. Our home is on half an acre. How close to the house is too close? and how close to water lines, etc?
Thank you so much

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By: Jessica Walliser

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:57:06 +0000

In reply to Karen Mento.

I suggest putting up a barrier of burlap between the road and the cedars to keep salt splash to a minimum. If you can’t get burlap, landscape fabric will do. Hammer in 1 x 1 wooden stakes and then use a staple gun to attach the burlap or fabric to create a barrier.

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By: Karen Mento

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:28:19 +0000

Hi I was wondering if my weeping Alaskan cedar need to be protected from road salt? I have planted a new row of them that aren’t right on top of the road but with in 10 feet. This will be there first winter. And if so how should I protect them?

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