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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) — It is adaptable but requires ample space for proper development, making it less suitable for compact, image 57
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — providing a textured contrast to its soft foliage; approximately 0.3 to 0.4 inches in, image 54
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — Its drooping branches hold dense, scale-like, bluish-green foliage exuding a pungent aroma; ideal, image 64
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — is a stately evergreen conifer known for its resilience and graceful aesthetic; sometimes tinged, image 48
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — providing a textured contrast to its soft foliage
Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana) — scientifically known as Chamaecyparis lawsoniana; hardy in zones 7-9, it brings elegance and, image 67
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana
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