Port Orford cedar or Lawson's cypress
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
About
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, known as Port Orford cedar or Lawson's cypress, is a species of conifer in the genus Chamaecyparis, family Cupressaceae. It is native to Oregon and northwestern California, and grows from sea level up to 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) in the valleys of the Klamath Mountains, often along streams.
- Family
- Cupressaceae
How to use it
The wood of Port Orford cedar is highly valued for its durability and resistance to decay, making it an excellent choice for outdoor furniture, fencing, and other construction projects. Additionally, its aromatic properties make it a popular option for crafting items like chests and closets, as it can help repel insects.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
- Slug
- chamaecyparis-lawsoniana
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Genus
- Chamaecyparis
- Species
- lawsoniana
- Wikidata QID
- Q161360
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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