Chamaecyparis nootkatensis, also known as Alaskan cedar, is non-native species to Ontario with a natural range in the coastal mountains of the Pacific Northwest, including the Cascades, ranging from the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska to the Klamath Mountains in northernmost California. This species thrives in moist, loamy soil and sunny, well-drained sites. Known for its durable, fungi-resistant wood and resistance to insect damage, it's a great screen or hedge species for landscapes. The tree tolerates both summer pruning and pollution.