Chamaecyparis nootkatensis (Weeping Cypress) 'Glauca Pendula' 7 gallon birch or abrasive logs

or abrasive logs

Here is a better Black-eyed Susan with a slightly more compact form

including snow and ice

water occasionally

The fall color is bright red

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis (Weeping Cypress) 'Glauca Pendula' 7 gallon birch or abrasive logsThis medium to large pyramidal tree has drooping branchlets with dark gray green foliage that drape from spreading and upcurved branches. One of the most beautiful of the weeping conifers for dramatically accenting the landscape. This native selection thrives in cool, humid summer climates with above average rainfall. Evergreen. Slowly reaches 30 to 45 ft. tall, 10 to 15 ft. wide; larger with age.