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China Fir

Cunninghamia Lanceolata

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Overview

The China Fir, or Cunninghamia lanceolata, is an evergreen conifer majestic in stature, reaching heights of 40-70 feet with a spread of 15-30 feet. Its lance-shaped, blue-green leaves add a unique texture, while the conical form exudes elegance. Hardy in USDA zones 7-9, this specimen thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It's perfect for creating vertical accents in large landscapes, providing year-round interest and moderate drought tolerance once established.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 7–9
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — Its lance-shaped, blue-green leaves add a unique texture, while the conical form exudes elegance
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — reaching heights of 40-70 feet with a spread of 15-30 feetChina Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — Its lance-shaped, blue-green leaves add a unique texture, while the conical form exudes eleganceChina Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — Hardy in USDA zones 7-9, this specimen thrives in full sun and well-drained soilChina Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — providing year-round interest and moderate drought tolerance once establishedChina Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — It's perfect for creating vertical accents in large landscapesChina Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — composed of lance-shaped leaves that measure up to 3 inches in length+76

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cupressaceae

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China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — is an evergreen conifer majestic in stature
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — reaching heights of 40-70 feet with a spread of 15-30 feet
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — Its lance-shaped, blue-green leaves add a unique texture, while the conical form exudes elegance
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — Hardy in USDA zones 7-9, this specimen thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — providing year-round interest and moderate drought tolerance once established
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — It's perfect for creating vertical accents in large landscapes
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — composed of lance-shaped leaves that measure up to 3 inches in length
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — The China Fir, or Cunninghamia lanceolata, is an evergreen conifer native to China and neighboring countries
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — gracefully adorns the branches with a deep
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — arranged in a flattened spiral
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — making it suitable for a variety of landscape settings.<br><br>When designing with this specimen
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — It tolerates drought once established
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — The bark adds to the plant's beauty with a reddish-brown tint that peels off in narrow strips
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — Hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9, the China Fir prefers well-drained soils and thrives in full sun or partial shade
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — consider its potential size and provide ample space for its grand stature
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — offering dense foliage and a commanding presence
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — It's ideal as a focal point in large yards
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — Its lance-shaped, blue-green leaves add a unique texture, while the conical form exudes elegance; conifer / tree for full
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — conifer / tree for full
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — is an evergreen conifer majestic in stature; hardy in USDA zones 7-9, this specimen thrives in full sun and well-drained
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — reaching heights of 40-70 feet with a spread of 15-30 feet; the bark adds to the plant's beauty with a reddish-brown tint
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — It's perfect for creating vertical accents in large landscapes; making it suitable for a variety of landscape
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — Hardy in USDA zones 7-9, this specimen thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; the China Fir, or Cunninghamia
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — The China Fir, or Cunninghamia lanceolata, is an evergreen conifer native to China and neighboring countries; arranged in

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