Cunninghamia lanceolata | Taxodiaceae - Bald Cypress Family [evergreen cone-bearing conifer]
a.k.a. Common Chinafir, China-Fir

Enjoy CHINA FIR trees for their...

. distinctive columnar form
. attractive bright green year-round foliage >>> shiny, needle-like, sharply pointed
. exceptional heat tolerance
. unusual seed cones, spongy bark, bronzy winter foliage color
. fast + carefree growth >>> large upright habit to 30-75'+
. eco-friendly nature >>> pestfree + drought tolerant
. garden versatility >>> specimen garden accent + large privacy screens

USDA hardiness zones: 7, 8, 9 [possibly 6b in a sheltered, wind-protected location]
Sunset hardiness zones: 4-6, 14-21 [western states]

LIGHT: full sun [tolerates partial shade]
WATER: evenly moist [considered drought tolerant once established]
SOIL: fertile + acid + humus-rich + well-drained

ORIGIN + NOTES: Central + Southern China - Discovered in 1702 by James Cunningham and named after his brother Allan Cunningham (1791-1839), a botanical collector for the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, England. Reportedly in cultivation since 1804. China Fir is a cousin to the California Redwood and one of the tallest trees in China - 150'. Important timber tree in China for house-building and coffins as wood is resistant to insects and termites. Avoid planting in wildfire prone areas as dead, dry needles are highly flammable.

Plant shipping size: Premium Five Gallon - #5 nursery-grown plant (18.93L)