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Taiwania

Taiwania Cryptomerioides

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Overview

The Taiwania cryptomerioides, or simply Taiwania, is a majestic conifer originating from East Asia. This evergreen can reach towering heights of 200 ft with a base diameter up to 6 ft, making it a stunning focal point in large landscapes. Its pyramidal form boasts flat sprays of soft, feathery foliage that transitions from bright green to bronze in winter. Ideal for zones 8-9, it requires well-drained soil and full sun exposure.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–11Type Conifer, TreeClimate Subtropical, Temperate

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — making it an exceptional choice for both aesthetic and practical uses within landscapes; feathery foliage that, image 58

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Conifer, Tree
Family: Cupressaceae
Climate: Subtropical, Temperate

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Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — making it a stunning focal point in large landscapes

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — feathery foliage that transitions from bright green to bronze in winter

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — An adult Taiwania typically reaches heights between 150 to 200 feet

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — The canopy forms a pyramidal shape

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — As a landscape architect's assistant; with a trunk diameter ranging from 6 to 10 feet, image 50

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — This evergreen can reach towering heights of 200 ft with a base diameter up to 6 ft

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — The Taiwania cryptomerioides, or simply Taiwania, is a majestic conifer originating from East Asia; feathery, image 43

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — Though it can tolerate short dry spells once established; contributing to a multisensory garden experience

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — Garden enthusiasts revel in the tree's history and stately presence; feathery foliage that transitions from bright green

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — This evergreen can reach towering heights of 200 ft with a base diameter up to 6 ft; with a trunk diameter, image 44

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — contributing to a multisensory garden experience, image 60

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — This evergreen can reach towering heights of 200 ft with a base diameter up to 6 ft; with a trunk diameter ranging from 6

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — with a trunk diameter ranging from 6 to 10 feet, image 53

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — making it a stunning focal point in large landscapes; contributing to a multisensory garden experience

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — it should be allocated ample space to thrive; feathery foliage that transitions from bright green to bronze in winter

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — The Taiwania cryptomerioides, or simply Taiwania, is a majestic conifer originating from East Asia

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — Though it can tolerate short dry spells once established; contributing to a multisensory garden experience, image 57

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — the tree's fragrant wood also emits a delicate scent; with a trunk diameter ranging from 6 to 10 feet

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — conifer / tree for full

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — with a trunk diameter ranging from 6 to 10 feet

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — Though it can tolerate short dry spells once established

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — as these trees can live for thousands of years; contributing to a multisensory garden experience

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — as these trees can live for thousands of years; contributing to a multisensory garden experience, image 51

Taiwania (Taiwania Cryptomerioides) — conifer / tree for full; contributing to a multisensory garden experience

Photographs by 7 contributors

David Short from Windsor, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source
Motohiro Sunouchi, CC BY 4.0 · source
Juan Carlos López Almansa, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
sunoochi, CC BY 2.0 · source
石川 Shihchuan from 台北市 (Taipei City), CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Cillas, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Syrio, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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