Lawson's cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana)
Lawson's cypress, also known as Port Orford cedar, Lawson false cypress
The Western Red Cedar (*Thuja plicata*) is an evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 61 meters and widths of 1.2 to 2 meters. Known for its longevity, this tree can live for several centuries. Its cedar wood is highly prized in North America. Female seed cones, which appear in spring, mature to a brown hue, while the smaller male cones are red.
Key Facts About Lawson's cypress
Attributes of Lawson's cypress
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
15 m to 60 m
Spread
9 m to 18 m
Leaf Color
Green Blue Yellow
Flower Size
3 mm to 4 mm
Flower Color
Green Yellow Purple Red Black Violet
Scientific Classification of Lawson's cypress
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Conifers
Order
Pines and allies
Family
Cypress
Genus
Cypresses
Species
Lawson's cypress
Toxicity
Ingesting or coming into physical contact with the sap of the golden pothos plant