Cunninghamia lanceolata ‘Glauca’
Random fun facts:
- It is one of the most important fast-growing timber tree’s of China.
- The wood is strongly resistant to rot and is (said) to be easy to work with. It’s is used in building bridges, buildings, and ships.
The Specs:
Family: Cupressaceae
Genus: Cunninghamia
Species: lanceolata
Cultivar: ‘Glauca’
Common Name: China-fir
Region of Origin/Nativity: China, Vietnam, and Japan
Characteristics: This is a very attractive broadly pyramidal tree. This particular cultivar will sometimes look more like a very large shrub as it doesn’t have a central leader unless trained when young. It can grow up to 60’ tall and 25’ wide. Needles are stiff, flat, sharply pointed and are between 1” and 2 ½” long. They are a glaucous green color with white lines on the underside. The cones are oval, 1″-2 ½” long x 3/4 “-1 1/2″ wide; male cones occur in clusters through which the new shoots grow.
Life Span: Evergreen Tree
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-8
Cultivation requirements: It adapts well to all sorts of soils (even clay!), it’ll tolerate shady conditions although it prefers full sun. It’s one of the most adaptable evergreens.
Typical Pests, Diseases, associated problems: There usually isn’t anything serious, although mites can sometimes become a problem.
Propagation Method: Cuttings are best.
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