This large coniferous tree has a single or multiple light brown trunks with drooping branches that form a broad conical habit with a rounded crown. It has glossy dark green pointed lanced-shaped leaves and the strobili appear in spring.

Hardiness zones 7 to 9 

Cunninghamia lanceolata is naturally found in central and southern China growing in forests in well drained deep organic rich soils that are tending acidic. It prefers a wind protected sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

China Fir is grown for its habit and for its timber. It is planted in large gardens and parks as specimen tree or in group plantings. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing in 4 to 6 years. The soft fragrant pale yellow timber is extensively used for construction, planking and coffin fabrication due to its resistance to rot.  Under cultivation it normally attains a height of 20m (60ft). ID 2547

Cunninghamia (KUN-ing-ham’ī-ä) lanceolata (lan-sē-ō-lā-tä)

Cupressaceae (kew-press-AY-see-ee)
Coniferous Trees