Cunninghamia lanceolata
China-fir
Notes:
The species is hardy only to Sunset zone 32 and USDA zone 7. Sandy soil tolerance is debated (Cal Poly vs. NCSU). Sunset is an outlier in demanding full sun.
Pyramidal when young, more open with age. Dieback without self-pruning may be a problem on mature trees. The species bronzes in winter.
'Glauca', a bluish form (as the name implies) that stays blue in winter, is slower growing and hardier than the species, to -10°F (so, USDA zone 6).
Sources: Dirr, Missouri BG, UFL, NCSU, Odenwald/Turner, Cal Poly, Sunset.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
aromatic foliage
branches strong
clay tolerant
coarse texture
compacted soil tolerant
deer resistant
drought tolerant
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
form:tree
habit:conical/pyramidal
habit:irregular
infertile soil tolerant
part shade preferred
persistence:evergreen
pest/disease free
pruning not required
resprouts notably
roots:low damage potential
salt tolerant
showy bark
type:conifer
use:screen
use:specimen
water:regular
well-drained soil required
wind sensitive
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