Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Cupressaceae

Genus:

Calocedrus

Species:

Calocedrus macrolepis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification and germinate best at temperatures around 20°C with consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI