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Blue China Fir

Cunninghamia Lanceolata 'Glauca'

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Overview

The Blue China Fir, Cunninghamia lanceolata 'Glauca', is a striking conifer with powdery-blue needles that contribute a unique color contrast within landscapes. This pyramidal tree typically reaches 30-50 feet in height and spreads 15-20 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Durable and evergreen, it provides majestic structure to garden designs and is hardy in USDA Zones 6 through 9, adding year-round interest.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–10Type Conifer, Tree
Blue China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata 'Glauca') — It prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Blue China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata 'Glauca') — This pyramidal tree typically reaches 30-50 feet in height and spreads 15-20 feetBlue China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata 'Glauca') — is a striking conifer with powdery-blue needles that contribute a unique color contrast within landscapesBlue China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata 'Glauca') — adding year-round interestBlue China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata 'Glauca') — it provides majestic structure to garden designs and is hardy in USDA Zones 6 through 9

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
15–70 Ft.
Mature width
20–40 Ft.

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Cupressaceae

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Blue China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata 'Glauca') — It prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Blue China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata 'Glauca') — This pyramidal tree typically reaches 30-50 feet in height and spreads 15-20 feet
Blue China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata 'Glauca') — is a striking conifer with powdery-blue needles that contribute a unique color contrast within landscapes
Blue China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata 'Glauca') — adding year-round interest
Blue China Fir (Cunninghamia Lanceolata 'Glauca') — it provides majestic structure to garden designs and is hardy in USDA Zones 6 through 9
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