Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
Port Orford Cedar, Lawson Cedar
Description
Port Orford Cedar is a handsome pyramid shaped tree to 60' tall. Drooping tips of the wide branches give this elegant tree a pendulate appearance. This plant also comes in many cultivar forms, including dwarf cultivars.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Background, Lawn
Special Uses
Container, Hedge, Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.