Blue Chinafir
Cunninghamia lanceolata -glauca-

Location: 4636 Victoria Ave.
District: Irvington
Native to: Asia
Tree type: conifer
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Evergreen conifer native to China and Taiwan. 2" to 3" sharp flattened needles with glaucos undersides that surround branchlets. Conical form to 50' then forming a broad crown as it matures. Suckers at base common. Related to the Bald cypress. The 'glauca' variant is said to be more cold tolerant.

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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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