Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

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Port Orford Cedar, Lawson Cypress o

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

A handsome pyramid shaped tree to 60 feet. Drooping tips of the wide branches give this elegant tree a pendulate appearance. This plant also comes in many cultivar forms, including dwarf cultivars.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Ranch, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn

 

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Screen, Wind Break

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation systems at least once per month (or after each mowing).

Monitor each cycle to identify obvious problems and to confirm that all of the components are functioning properly.

Contact your water agency for assistance.