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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

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) — slightly acidic soils and thrives in full sun to partial shade; native to southwestern Oregon and, image 56
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — evergreen conifer with a pyramidal shape; making it an excellent choice for creating vertical, image 82
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — scientifically known as Chamaecyparis lawsoniana; hardy in zones 7-9, it brings elegance and, image 87
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — making it an excellent choice for creating vertical emphasis or as a focal point in large gardens; providing a
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — conifer / tree for full; it is adaptable but requires ample space for proper development, making it, image 80
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — Its drooping branches hold dense, scale-like, bluish-green foliage exuding a pungent aroma; ideal, image 84
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — Ideal for large landscapes, it requires well-drained soil; scale-like leaves are a vibrant green, image 45
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — scientifically known as Chamaecyparis lawsoniana; hardy in zones 7-9, it brings elegance and, image 47
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — this distinguished tree boasts a pyramidal shape with horizontally spreading branches, image 90
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — The Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) is a majestic; its drooping branches hold dense, image 101
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — Hardy in zones 7-9, it brings elegance and year-round interest, albeit susceptible to root rot if, image 66
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — although regular watering is essential during dry spells; reaching up to 150 ft tall and 6 ft in diameter
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — The Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) is a majestic; its drooping branches hold dense, image 41
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — providing habitat for birds and other wildlife; this distinguished tree boasts a pyramidal shape with, image 99
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — scale-like leaves are a vibrant green; the Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) is a majestic, image 92
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — Native to southwestern Oregon and northwestern California; conifer / tree for full, image 69
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — conifer / tree for full; it is adaptable but requires ample space for proper development, making it less
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — conifer / tree for full; it is adaptable but requires ample space for proper development, making it, image 60
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — Native to southwestern Oregon and northwestern California
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — approximately 0.3 to 0.4 inches in diameter.<br><br>This species prefers well-drained
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — evergreen conifer with a pyramidal shape; making it an excellent choice for creating vertical, image 42
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — Ideal for large landscapes, it requires well-drained soil; scale-like leaves are a vibrant green
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — It is adaptable but requires ample space for proper development, making it less suitable for compact, image 37
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — is a stately evergreen conifer known for its resilience and graceful aesthetic
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