Port Orford Cedar - Live 1 gallon tree 20-26" tall

Description: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana - Port Orford Cedar Lawson Cypress - 1 gallon 20 to 26 inches tall Mature Height: 50 feet Aspect: full shade to full sun Hardiness Zone: USDA 5 In the Cupressaceae family and very closely related to the Cypress genus, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana covers a very small native range and is listed as near threatened in the wild. It is a wonderful conifer for most any landscape with many common names, including White Cedar, Lawson Cypress, Western White False Cypress, Port Orford Cedar (of which is named after the City of Port Orford, and was once one of the major timber species harvested). We much prefer the Port Orford Cedar as an alternative to hedge plants such as the Leyland Cypress as the Port Orford has far fewer problems. The roots are very strong and not as likely to rip out as others, the growth is far more even and the trunk wood is far stronger than many cypress alternatives. Additionally, the lacy scale-like foliage is a light silver grey - a much more attractive and interesting color for a hedge than most of the true cypress that tend to have a brownish tint. Notable Uses In the landscape, this makes an excellent specimen plant or a fantastic privacy screen in a row. The top couple feet of the central leader will usually curve downwards, giving it the appearance of a mountain hemlock on a snowy peak. Foliage will continue growing to the base of the tree until cut to reveal slightly fibrous bark, which was often pulled away by Native Americans for weaving or medicinal uses. The light colored wood is strong and rot resistant, similar to most members of the Cypress family (including Eastern and Western Red Cedar, Giant Sequoia and Redwood). Harvested timber fetches a high price in Asia and is usually exported to Japan from Port Orford, Oregon. Because the wood is so fine grained and solid, it is often used in making instruments such as guitars. Native populations, which were tiny in range to begin with, have been greatly over harvested and combined with a root rot in the wild has prompted the species to be listed as near threatened. Shipping Information Your plants are wrapped in bundles in plastic bags and strapped in place in their shipping boxes and are mailed using either USPS or UPS. Most states require that all the soil be washed away from the roots for field grown plants which also gives us the opportunity to trim the roots into good form. The tops are pruned as needed depending on the species and size of the tree. Our handling time is 1-3 business days occasionally we skip the day before a holiday since plants will be sitting at the post office anyway.

Price: 19.99 USD

Location: Medford, Oregon

End Time: 2024-11-13T05:24:08.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.99 USD