Chinafir
Cunninghamia lanceolata

Location: 1298 Durillo Ct.
District: Mission San Jose
Native to: Asia
Tree type: conifer
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Evergreen conifer native to China. 2" to 3" sharp flattened needles with glaucos undersides surround branchlets. Conical form to 50' then forming a broad crown as it matures. Suckers at base common. Related to the Bald cypress.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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