Taxon

Chamaecyparis pisifera

 
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Chamaecyparis pisifera - sawara false cypress
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Common name: sawara false cypress
Family: Cupressaceae (cypress family)
Distribution: Japan
IUCN Red list: Least concern
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4
Life form: Evergreen tree
Comments: A large evergreen tree that can grow 70' tall and 20' wide in its native habitat but half this height can be expected in the landscape. Conical shape is loose and open, highlighting its smooth reddish brown exfoliating bark. Use as an accent or specimen plant and allow plenty of room for growth.
Links: • Flora of Japan • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy) • The Plant List

Locations

  • 1: CON: CJ09 (CJ09) • Accession: D1990-0087.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: CON: CQ14 (CQ14) • Accession: D1990-0087.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 3: STU: AU08 (AU08) • Accession: D1927-0013.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 4: STU: AU08 (AU08) • Accession: D1927-0013.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 5: STU: AU08 (AU08) • Accession: D1928-0017.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 6: STU: AU09 (AU09) • Accession: D1927-0013.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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