Lawson's Cypress Tree | Premium Seeds | Chamaecyparis lawsoniana | Plants'®

Lawson's Cypress Tree | Premium Seeds | Chamaecyparis lawsoniana | LOT 2024800124 | Plants'®

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EXTERNAL PACKAGE | Collectable labels of the purchased species specially designed by our team.
SEED BAG | Contains the amount of seeds purchased.
PLANTS'® GROWTH MANUAL | Original manual developed by our researchers included especifically for each species.
 

ABOUT THE SPECIES | Lawson's Cypress

🌲 Transform Your Garden with the Majestic Lawson’s Cypress! 🌲

Imagine your garden adorned with the stunning beauty of the Lawson’s Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana), also known as Port Orford Cedar. This magnificent species from the Cupressaceae family is your gateway to a lush, evergreen paradise.

🌿 Why Choose Lawson’s Cypress?

1. Year-Round Beauty:

Summer & Fall: Enjoy the dark-green to bluish-green foliage that adds a refreshing touch to your garden throughout the year.

2. Fragrant Blossoms:

In early spring, your garden will be adorned with seed cones that mature to a beautiful brown in early fall. These blossoms not only add beauty but also fill the air with a delightful fragrance, enhancing your garden’s ecosystem.

3. Majestic Growth:

With a growth rate that accelerates after the first 5 years, the Lawson’s Cypress can reach impressive heights of 130 to 200 feet, creating a majestic canopy that offers shade and beauty.

4. Versatile and Hardy:

Thriving in temperate, cold, and semi-arid climates (USDA zones 8b - 5a), this species is perfect for states like GA, SC, NC, VA, and many more. Its adaptability makes it ideal for various landscapes.

5. Durable and Versatile Wood:

The lightweight, durable wood of the Lawson’s Cypress is highly valued for its fine grain and beautiful reddish-brown color. It is perfect for fine woodworking projects, including arrow shafts, musical instruments, and interior millwork.

🌞 Cultivation Tips

Sunlight: Plant in full sun to ensure optimal growth and health.

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil to prevent root rot.

Watering: Moderate watering is essential; avoid overwatering to maintain healthy roots.

🌼 Traditional Uses

The Lawson’s Cypress is not only an ornamental gem but also a practical addition to your garden. Its lumber is known for its highly fragrant ginger aroma, caused by an oil that repulses decay and insects, including termites. This oil has been used as an insecticide, adding an extra layer of utility.

🌟 Transform Your Garden Today!

Bring the majestic allure of the Lawson’s Cypress to your garden and enjoy a landscape that is both beautiful and resilient. Order your seeds now and embark on a journey of natural splendor!

Ready to plant the seeds of majesty? 🌱 Shop your Lawson’s Cypress seeds today!

LOT INFORMATION
Germination: 77%       Germination Test: Cut (Full Seed)
Purity: 99%                  Seeds/lb: 224,730
Origin: NY                   Crop Year: 2023

SPECIES DATA SHEET

- Common Names: Lawson's Cypress, Port Orford Cedar.
- Species: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana.
- Genus: Chamaecyparis.
- Family: Cupressaceae. 
- Order: Cupressales.
- Class:Pinopsida.
- Division: Pinophyta.
- Clade: Tracheophytes, Gymnospermae.
- Conservation Status: NT - Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1).
- Natural Range & Distribution: Native to southwestern Oregon and northwestern California.
- Preferred Climate: (Cfa, Cfb, Csa, Csb, Cfc) Cold (Dfa, Dfb, Dsb).
- Hardiness Zones: 8b - 5a (USDA)
- Best Grown (US States): GA, SC, NC, VA, DC, MD, DE, NJ, PA, NY, CT, RI, MA, VT, NH, ME, WV, AL, MS, TN, KY, OH, IN, MI, IL, WI, LA, AR, MO, IA, MN, TX, OK, KS, NE, SD, NM, CO, WY, UT, NV, ID, OR, WA.
- Max Height: 130 to 200ft (40 to 61m).
- Max Canopy Spread: 13.1 to 32ft (4 to 10m).
- Canopy Shape: Conical-columnar.
- Leaf Behavior: Evergreen.
- Summer Leaf Color: Dark-green to bluish-green.
- Fall (Autumn) Leaf Color: Dark-green to bluish-green.
- Growth Rate: Slow in the first 5 years (0.6 to 1.3ft/year | 0.3 to 0.4m/year), after accelerates to Moderate (over 1.4 to 2.5ft/year | 0.42 to 0.8m/year.
- Blooming Description: Seed cones are globose, 9⁄32–9⁄16 inch (7–14 mm) in diameter, with 6–10 scales. The male cones are 1⁄8–5⁄32 inch (3–4 mm) long, dark red, turning brown after pollen release in early spring. 
- Blossom Color: green at first, maturing brown in early fall, 6–8 months after pollination.
- Fruit Description: Globose cones.
- Seed Description: The seeds fall quickly and can float on water.
- Bark Color: Silver-brown, vertically furrowed.
- Wood: Lightweight, durable wood with an average dried weight of 29 lbs/ft³ and a specific gravity of .39 (basic) and .47 (12% MC). It has a Janka hardness of 590 lbf, a modulus of rupture of 12,290 lbf/in², and an elastic modulus of 1,646,000 lbf/in². The heartwood is light yellowish-brown, while the sapwood is pale yellow-brown to almost white. The wood is known for its straight grain and uniform texture, making it ideal for arrow shafts and other fine woodworking projects. It is resistant to decay and insect attacks, easy to work with, and has a distinctive ginger-like scent. However, it can cause skin irritation and respiratory issues in some individuals. Due to its limited growing range, Port Orford Cedar is expensive and primarily used for specialty items such as musical instruments, boatbuilding, and interior millwork. It is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to population decline from exploitation and fungal infection.
- Cultivation: Full sun. Can also be cultivated as a hedge which is a very famous species for that purpose
- Traditional Uses: Its lumber is known for its highly fragrant ginger aroma, caused by an oil which repulses decay and insects, including termites; this oil has been used as an insecticide.
- Alergenic Potential: Yes. Rare. Through contact with the plant or inhaling polen by sensitive people.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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INFORMATION SOURCES

1. Wikimedia Foundation.
2. Thermo Fisher Scientific
3. USDA | U.S. Department of Agriculture.
4. Seed Lot Germination Test carried out by our suppliers.

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