Cunninghamia lanceolata
Cunninghamia lanceolata is a large evergreen, coniferous, with flat needles that are as sharply pointed, or lanceolate. This characteristic, combined with its country of origin, gives this plant it's common name.
It was imported from Asia into Europe in the 1800's. It has an open, somewhat pendulous, pyramidal habit when young. Trees are usually multi-trunked. Needs a good bit of space to thrive.
*Deer Resistant*
Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, North Carolina
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Tree |
| Foliage Type |
Needled Evergreen/Conifer |
| Height |
20' - 75' |
| Spread |
20' - 30' |
| Shape |
Pyramidal |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Medium Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Green |
| Flowering Season |
Green |
| Produces |
cones |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Slow to Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Moist (not wet): Ensure Planting Area Provides Adequate Drainage |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 to 9 |
