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General Information

Cupressus chengiana is an evergreen tree with a conical or pyramidal crown becoming irregular and broad in older trees; it can grow up to 30 metres tall with a trunk up to 150cm in diameter[].
The tree produces large, more or less straight trunks and is harvested from the wild for its wood, which is valued for construction purposes.
Cupressus chengiana has a very small native range, is found in less than 10 different locations and the is a continuing decline in the number of mature individuals. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - central southern China (Sichuan)

Habitat

Small, pure stands in valleys, more commonly on rocky slopes or cliffs, growing in non-acidic brown soils over granites, quartzites and limestones; at elevations from 1,200 - 2,750 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Vulnerable
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	20.00 m
Pollinators	Wind
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Cupressus chengiana is native to central southern China. The climate is characterized by cold winters and cool to warm summers, with a distinct alternation of dry and rainy seasons. The annual precipitation varies between 500 to 750mm, exceptionally to 1,000mm, with a 50 - 70% moisture deficit[].
Grows well in a hot, dry situation[]. Prefers a pH of 6 or lower[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

Wood - valued for use in construction[].

Propagation

Seed -