Cunninghamia lanceolata / China Fir

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This conifer looks a bit like a fir, as the name suggests. The needles are wider, heading toward a Monkey Puzzle tree look. The foliage can turn color a bit in winter, and then return to green.

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Genus species: Cunninghamia lanceolata Family: Cupressaceae

Common name: China Fir

Size: 40-80’ in landscape plantings (taller in native areas)

Shape: Conical or puramidal, often multi-trunked

Growth rate: Fast Type: Conifer

Foliage: Branches spiraling, pendulous at the ends. Leaves (needles) stiff, narrowly lanceolate. Glossy deep green.

Seasonal foliage color: Needles may turn reddish brown in winter

Features: Unusual conifer needle structure and growth habit. Lance shaped needles. Stringy brownish red bark.

Growing conditions: Sun, best with some shade. Protection from cold winds in winter is desirable. Likes good drainage.

Climate zone: to 6-7

Uses and comments: Will regrow from ground if cut down. If you like the foliage and don’t have room for a large tree, you can cut it back and treat it like a large bush. Native to China, northern Viet Nam and Laos.

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Cunninghamia lanceolata / China Fir

Cunninghamia lanceolata / China Fir

Genus species: Cunninghamia lanceolata Family: Cupressaceae

Common name: China Fir

Size: 40-80’ in landscape plantings (taller in native areas)

Shape: Conical or puramidal, often multi-trunked

Growth rate: Fast Type: Conifer

Foliage: Branches spiraling, pendulous at the ends. Leaves (needles) stiff, narrowly lanceolate. Glossy deep green.

Seasonal foliage color: Needles may turn reddish brown in winter

Features: Unusual conifer needle structure and growth habit. Lance shaped needles. Stringy brownish red bark.

Growing conditions: Sun, best with some shade. Protection from cold winds in winter is desirable. Likes good drainage.

Climate zone: to 6-7

Uses and comments: Will regrow from ground if cut down. If you like the foliage and don’t have room for a large tree, you can cut it back and treat it like a large bush. Native to China, northern Viet Nam and Laos.