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    Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, known as Port Orford cedar or Lawson cypress, is a species of conifer in the genus Chamaecyparis, family Cupressaceae. It is native to Oregon and northwestern California, and grows from sea level up to 4,900 feet (1,500 m) in the valleys of the Klamath Mountains, often along streams.… See more

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    A large evergreen tree, specimens mature up to 200 ft (61 m) tall or more, with trunks 4–7 ft (1.2–2 m) in diameter, exceptionally 8–9 ft (2.4–2.7 m). The bark is silver-brown, vertically furrowed,… See more

    The species was first discovered (by European Americans) near Port Orford, Oregon, and introduced into cultivation in 1854 by collectors … See more

    The species is native to southwestern Oregon and northwestern California, and grows from sea level up to 4,900 feet (1,500 m) in the … See more

    The thick bark provides resistance to wildfires, and the species regenerates well on disrupted land in a variety of soils, but requires consistent moisture. It is shade tolerant, … See more

    The species was discovered by Euro-Americans in the 1850s. The wood is light yet has great strength and rot resistance, even after long exposure to salt water. Its properties … See more

    • Foliage with cones: immature seed cones below, pollen cones above
    • Male cones in spring with diagnostic red colour
    • Mature female cones
    • Cultivar 'Imbricata Pendula', Rosemoor, Devon, UK See more

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  2. WEBHighly decorative, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ellwoodii' (Lawson Cypress) is an upright, evergreen shrub of dense columnar habit with short sprays of soft feathery, silver-blue foliage, turning steel-blue in winter. …

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    Chamaecyparis lawsoniana is a conifer native to the Pacific Northwest, where it grows up to 25m tall and has aromatic, dark green leaves.
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  6. WEBBot. Mag ., t. 5581. Native of western N. America in Oregon and California; introduced in 1854 to Lawson’s nursery at Edinburgh. It is now the commonest and most valued of all cypresses, perhaps of all conifers, in …

  7. WEBTop reasons to grow Pinpoint Blue false cypress: - Outstanding color looks good with just about any home style and color. - Soft, feathery texture. - Narrow habit takes up little space in the landscape, meaning you rarely, …

  8. WEBScientific name: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana. Family: Cupressaceae. Origin: non-native. Lawson cypress is an evergreen, narrowly conical tree that can reach up to 45m high. The trunk often forks. The bark is …

  9. WEBAug 30, 2022 · Port-Orford-cedar ( Chamaecyparis lawsoniana )—also known as white or Oregon-cedar, ginger-pine, or Lawson cypress—is widely known and recognized for its horticultural uses and the quality of …