Chinese fir
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A columnar to narrowly conical evergreen tree to 20m, with furrowed, red-brown bark and 2-ranked, dark green, needle-shaped leaves, whitish beneath
Scientific classification
- Species
- Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata)
- Genus
- Cunninghamia
- Family
- Cupressaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Chinese fir
Distribution map
China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Chinese fir
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Chinese fir care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or ripe-wood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained soil. Protect from cool, drying winds. Will tolerate coppicing
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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