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California Native Plant

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Port Orford Cedar, Lawson Cypress o

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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.

 

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:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.