Cupressus lawsoniana A. Murray bis

Scientific Name: Cupressus lawsoniana A. Murray bis


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Coniferophyta / Pinopsida / / Pinales / Cupressaceae / Chamaecyparis Spach/ Cupressus lawsoniana A. Murray bis

<i>Cupressus lawsoniana</i> A. Murray bis
General Information
Usda SymbolCULA3
GroupGymnosperm
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsCULA3

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Cupressus lawsoniana A. Murray bis is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-12
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum173
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum4.2
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim300
Precipitation, Maximum110
Precipitation, Minimum49
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)60
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationConical
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorBlue
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)200.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee40
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound209600
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductYes
Fuelwood ProductLow
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Cupressus lawsoniana</i> A. Murray bis

<i>Cupressus lawsoniana</i> A. Murray bis

<i>Cupressus lawsoniana</i> A. Murray bis

<i>Cupressus lawsoniana</i> A. Murray bis

<i>Cupressus lawsoniana</i> A. Murray bis

<i>Cupressus lawsoniana</i> A. Murray bis

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