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California Native Plant

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Port Orford Cedar

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Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: Roy Wiskar

 

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. Foliage is evergreen, blue green and flattened with a fern-like appearance. Mature trunk becomes furrowed and reddish brown. Flowers and fruit are inconspicuous. This tree does best in full sun with well draining, moist soil. It does not tolerate clay soil and windy areas. It can be grown in containers for bonsai.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.