Chamaecyparis lawsoniana - Lawson cypress

Description and Uses

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana (Lawson cypress) is a temperate tree from Eastern North America . It is mainly grown for its timber crops , which have a no shelf life. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 8 - 12 years. The yield will be n/a, but in its top season there will be a yield of n/a. Other crop types include; ornamental, mulch, timber, oil, gum resin, . The {missing data} is used as beverage . The seed/nut is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by steam distillation from the tree's fruit yielding 1.50% - 1.70% oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 420 - 440 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is medium, it's energetic value is 4400 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is medium. After 50 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Chamaecyparis lawsoniana has a lifespan of 550 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 55 meters tall with a crown of 20 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 900 cm and a row distance of 900 cm. It is fast growing and partial shade tolerant. Chamaecyparis lawsoniana has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is monoecious and is pollinated by wind. Chamaecyparis lawsoniana is evergreen and not allelopathic and has no thorns.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana thrives in an altitude of 0 to 1500 meters above sea-level (temperate). The minimum temperature is -15°C; optimally between 15 - 28°C. The optimal rainfall is 1500 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 650 - 1700mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 7.0 in a soil texture of sand. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind tolerant and to fire tolerant.

Pests and Diseases

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are stratificant and can be stored for 7 months. There are approximative 0 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}