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Port Orford Cedar

Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana

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Overview

The Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) is a majestic, evergreen conifer with a pyramidal shape, reaching up to 150 ft tall and 6 ft in diameter. Its drooping branches hold dense, scale-like, bluish-green foliage exuding a pungent aroma. Ideal for large landscapes, it requires well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 7-9, it brings elegance and year-round interest, albeit susceptible to root rot if waterlogged.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — conifer / tree for full; it is adaptable but requires ample space for proper development, making it, image 100
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — slightly acidic soils and thrives in full sun to partial shade; native to southwestern Oregon and, image 76Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — Its drooping branches hold dense, scale-like, bluish-green foliage exuding a pungent aromaPort Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — reaching up to 150 ft tall and 6 ft in diameter; although regular watering is essential during dry, image 83Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — evergreen conifer with a pyramidal shape; making it an excellent choice for creating vertical emphasis or as aPort Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — approximately 0.3 to 0.4 inches in diameter.<br><br>This species prefers well-drained; evergreen, image 75Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — although regular watering is essential during dry spells; reaching up to 150 ft tall and 6 ft in, image 98+115

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — conifer / tree for full; it is adaptable but requires ample space for proper development, making it, image 100
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — slightly acidic soils and thrives in full sun to partial shade; native to southwestern Oregon and, image 76
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — Its drooping branches hold dense, scale-like, bluish-green foliage exuding a pungent aroma
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — reaching up to 150 ft tall and 6 ft in diameter; although regular watering is essential during dry, image 83
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — evergreen conifer with a pyramidal shape; making it an excellent choice for creating vertical emphasis or as a
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — approximately 0.3 to 0.4 inches in diameter.<br><br>This species prefers well-drained; evergreen, image 75
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — although regular watering is essential during dry spells; reaching up to 150 ft tall and 6 ft in, image 98
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — Its drooping branches hold dense, scale-like, bluish-green foliage exuding a pungent aroma; ideal for large
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — this distinguished tree boasts a pyramidal shape with horizontally spreading branches, image 70
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — scale-like leaves are a vibrant green; the Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) is a majestic, image 72
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — making it an excellent choice for creating vertical emphasis or as a focal point in large gardens, image 71
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — slightly acidic soils and thrives in full sun to partial shade; native to southwestern Oregon and, image 96
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — evergreen conifer with a pyramidal shape; making it an excellent choice for creating vertical, image 62
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — conifer / tree for full
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — slightly acidic soils and thrives in full sun to partial shade; native to southwestern Oregon and northwestern
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — scientifically known as Chamaecyparis lawsoniana; hardy in zones 7-9, it brings elegance and year-round
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — scale-like leaves are a vibrant green; the Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) is a majestic, image 52
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — sometimes tinged with blue; is a stately evergreen conifer known for its resilience and graceful, image 93
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — providing habitat for birds and other wildlife; this distinguished tree boasts a pyramidal shape with
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — reaching up to 150 ft tall and 6 ft in diameter; although regular watering is essential during dry, image 43
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — providing habitat for birds and other wildlife; this distinguished tree boasts a pyramidal shape with, image 79
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — scale-like leaves are a vibrant green
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — evergreen conifer with a pyramidal shape
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — sometimes tinged with blue
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