Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
Port Orford 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
Medium, Extra in Summer
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
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Lawn
Special Uses
Container, Hedge, Screen, Wind Break
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.