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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 7–9Type Conifer, Tree
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — composed of lance-shaped leaves that measure up to 3 inches in length; offering dense foliage and a commanding presence

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Cupressaceae

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China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — is an evergreen conifer majestic in stature; hardy in USDA zones 7-9, this specimen thrives in full sun and, image 37
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — The China Fir, or Cunninghamia lanceolata, is an evergreen conifer native to China and neighboring countries, image 43
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — It tolerates drought once established; it's ideal as a focal point in large yards
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — consider its potential size and provide ample space for its grand stature
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) — The bark adds to the plant's beauty with a reddish-brown tint that peels off in narrow strips; reaching, image 83
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — providing year-round interest and moderate drought tolerance once established; its lance-shaped, blue-green, image 60
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — composed of lance-shaped leaves that measure up to 3 inches in length; offering dense foliage and a, image 44
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — Hardy in USDA zones 7-9, this specimen thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; the China Fir, or, image 58
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — The bark adds to the plant's beauty with a reddish-brown tint that peels off in narrow strips; reaching, image 65
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — providing year-round interest and moderate drought tolerance once established; its lance-shaped, blue-green, image 78
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — consider its potential size and provide ample space for its grand stature; hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9, the China Fir
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) — offering dense foliage and a commanding presence; composed of lance-shaped leaves that measure up to 3 inches, image 53
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — providing year-round interest and moderate drought tolerance once established; its lance-shaped, blue-green, image 42
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — arranged in a flattened spiral; it tolerates drought once established, image 46
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, image 56
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — making it suitable for a variety of landscape settings.<br><br>When designing with this specimen
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — The China Fir, or Cunninghamia lanceolata, is an evergreen conifer native to China and neighboring countries; arranged in
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, image 48
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — conifer / tree for full; consider its potential size and provide ample space for its grand stature
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; making it suitable for a variety of landscape, image 77
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — Its lance-shaped, blue-green leaves add a unique texture, while the conical form exudes elegance; conifer /, image 75
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