Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

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Port Orford Cedar

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve Mullany

Description

Port Orford Cedar is a handsome pyramid shaped tree to 60' tall. 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

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

n/a

Leaf Season

Evergreen

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

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Location Uses

Background, Lawn

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Screen, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.