Taxonomy

Division:

Coniferophyta | - Conifers

Family:

Cupressaceae

Genus:

Cunninghamia

Species:

Cunninghamia lanceolata

USDA Symbol:

CULA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from the trunk and base after damage, including fire. This sprouting ability is notable among conifers.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers deep, fertile soils in native forests

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with light and cold stratification. Fresh seed germinates more reliably than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI