CHAMAECYPARIS
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CHAMAECYPARIS
(Plant heights are given at maturity)

Chamaecyparis are a group of evergreen trees in the Cupressaceae family, distinguished from true Cypresses (Cupressus) by their flattened branches and their general hardiness.  Native to North America, Japan and Taiwan, they are a good choice for landscaping, but do not do well in areas with heavy smog or air pollution.  The trees are known for their long lives, some living trees have been reported to be over 1700 years old. 

The trees thrive in ordinary garden soils, but prefer a moist well drained soil.  Most species also prefer a slightly sheltered location.  The trees may be propagated by means of sowing seed in early spring.  Stored seed should be cold stratified (See Cold Stratification) for 30 days prior to planting for best germination.

The sap has been used medicinally to encourage sweating and as a diuretic



chamaecyparis lawson cypress seed plant Port Oxford Cypress (Lawson's Cypress) - Chamaecyparis lausoniana
Native to Oregon and California, this variety is prized as a landscape tree.   Pyramidal in shape, it retains its lower branches to present a lush green appearance.  Useful as avenue and specimen plantings.    Hardy to -30F (-34.4C);  height: 100ft.
#1765    Packet  $17.50   Approximately 100 seeds
#B1z-1765    Bulk seed 1oz  $24.50   Approximately 13750 seeds
#B4z-1765    Bulk Seed  4oz  $49.50   Approximately 55000 seeds


chamaecyparis obtusa hinoki false cypress seed plant  Hinoki False Cypress (Japanese False Cypress) - Chamaecyparis obtusa
Native Japanese tree often used for bonsai, this species grows to a large narrow columnar shaped tree in the wild.   Very decorative tree for specimens.  Hardy to -30F (-34.4C);  height: 120ft.

#1766    Packet  $25.50   Approximately 100 seeds
#B1z-1766    Bulk seed 1oz  $34.50   Approximately 13750 seeds
#B4z-1766    Bulk Seed  4oz  $68.00   Approximately 55000 seeds


chamaecyparis pisifera sawara false cypress seed plant  Sawara False Cypress  - Chamaecyparis pisifera (syn. Retinispora pisifera)
Native Japanese tree forming a 90-120ft specimen with a 9-12ft girth trunk.  The juvenile leaves of this species is so very different from the above varieties that it once was given a different botanical name, but the name Retinispora is now considered archaic.  Pyramidal in shape.   Hardy to -30F (-34.4C);  height: 120ft.

#1767    Packet  $18.50   Approximately 100 seeds
#B1z-1767    Bulk seed 1oz  $34.50   Approximately 13750 seeds
#B4z-1767    Bulk Seed  4oz  $58.00   Approximately 55000 seeds



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