Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
Lawson False Cypress
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Lawson False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) - Description
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson cypress) is a species of conifer in the genus Chamaecyparis, family Cupressaceae, native to Oregon and California. It occurs from sea level up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft) in the Klamath Mountains valleys, often along streams. It is called Port Orford cedar in its native locality.
Lawson False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) - Blooming
Female cones appear in autumn; male cones are borne in spring.
Lawson False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) - Growth
Monoecious, evergreen, coniferous trees. False Cypress can do well in full sun or partial shade. Generally slow growers that can reach up to 35 ft. tall (dwarf species such as C. obtusa only reach 6 ft. tall). All species need protection from high winds. Dwarf species work well for bonsai or grown in a rock garden. In general though, Chamaecyparis is used for hedging or as specimen trees.
Lawson False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring, in a seedbed outdoors. Can propagate by rooting semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
Lawson False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) - Pest
Problems include twig blight, root rot, needle blights, and spruce mite.
Lawson False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) - Interesting facts
Chamaecyparis foliage may aggravate skin allergies upon contact.
Lawson False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) - Soil and irrigation
Needs good drainage. Does best with neutral to slightly acidic soils, but will tolerate alkaline soils.
