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Chamaecyparis formosensis


Taiwan Cypress, Hong Gui, 红桧 (China)




Origin:  Taiwan.
            Mike's Opinion

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The Chamaecyparis formosensis is a remarkable specimen with its towering high, bold look.



Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)

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Family
Cupressaceae
Genus
Chamaecyparis
Species
formosensis
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (evergreen)
Pronunciation
Height
55-60 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
Tall tree with reddish brown bark and green scale-like foliage. Branches extend and loosely hang downwards.
Landscape
Cultivation
It’s uncommon in cultivation outside of Taiwan mostly due to it is slow growing nature.
Shape
Tall and sparse looking.
Growth
Slow
Pests
Blight, scale, weevils and mites.
Habitat
Cool temperate coniferous forest belts in mountain regions at an altitude of 1,000-2,900 m. Growing in lightly acidic soil, derived from igneous rock or shale.
Bark/Stem Description
Reddish-brown with a stringy-like texture.
Leaf Description
Adult leaves about 1-3 mm in length, are scale-like, with pointed tips. Arranged in opposite decussate pairs on the shoots. Leaves found on younger seedlings are needle-like, generally 4-8 mm long, soft and glaucous bluish-green.
Fruit Description
Cones are ovoid-oblong, 6-12 mm in length and 4-8 mm in diameter. Covered with 8-16 scales arranged in opposite pairs.
Colour Description
Bark is reddish-brown and foliage is green.
Propagation
Germination of seed (38.2%) under a constant temperature of 15°C and 16 hours of light.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
The wood is used for traditional oriental buildings, such as shrines and temples.
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