Rare in the eastern U.S., it can be found at Longwood Gardens among a few other parks and arboretums. Some records include: 20 years - 75 x 13 feet 90 years - trunk diameter of 3.3 feet largest on record - 270 x 50 feet with a trunk diameter of 21 feet. Native to western North America, mainly in Oregon it is a large tree that grows at a moderate pace to 100 feet. It is similar in habit but has golden-yellow foliage.Ĭhamaecyparis lawsoniana ( Lawson Cypress )Īlso called Port Orford Cedar. Slower and smaller growing, reaching a maximum size of 30 x 30 feet. It is very tolerant of hot, humid summers even thriving in eastern Texas eastwards through the Deep South. Hardy zones 7 to 10, tolerating as low as -11 F.

The pendant foliage in flattened sprays is medium green above with pale green or white markings below.

Some records include: 10 years - 22 x 12 feet largest on record - 220 x 80 feet with a trunk diameter of 27 feet. Inspect occasionally during the summer and treat accordingly if they occur.Ĭhamaecyparis formosensis ( Taiwan Cypress )Ī very large tree native to Taiwan that is fast growing and reach reach 140 feet or more. Though bagworm damage is rare.an infestation can cause severe damage, especially on some of the dwarfs that may be very expensive to replace. If grafted, that can be done in late winter to early spring. The cultivars can be reproduced from half hardened cuttings taken in summer. Propagation is from seed sown in fall or spring. They are lime tolerant but will grow faster on soil with a PH below 7. They prefer deep, light, well drained soil but aren't very fussy. Many are valued for their timber which is used for house interiors and fences. A genus of 8 species of trees that are related to the true Cypresses with a number of minute differences.

Pinpoint blue false cypress