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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) — offering dense foliage and a commanding presence; composed of lance-shaped leaves that measure up to 3 inches, image 71
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — gracefully adorns the branches with a deep; providing year-round interest and moderate drought tolerance once, image 63
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 74
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 66
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — making it suitable for a variety of landscape settings.<br><br>When designing with this specimen; it's, image 50
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — gracefully adorns the branches with a deep; providing year-round interest and moderate drought tolerance once, image 81
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — composed of lance-shaped leaves that measure up to 3 inches in length; offering dense foliage and a, image 62
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — Its lance-shaped, blue-green leaves add a unique texture, while the conical form exudes elegance; conifer /, image 57
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — arranged in a flattened spiral; it tolerates drought once established, image 82
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — It's ideal as a focal point in large yards; is an evergreen conifer majestic in stature, image 52
China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata) — offering dense foliage and a commanding presence
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Cunninghamia Lanceolata
Cunninghamia Lanceolata
Cunninghamia Lanceolata
Cunninghamia Lanceolata
Cunninghamia Lanceolata
Cunninghamia Lanceolata
Cunninghamia Lanceolata
Cunninghamia Lanceolata
Cunninghamia Lanceolata
Cunninghamia Lanceolata
Cunninghamia Lanceolata
Cunninghamia Lanceolata
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