Fujian Cypress (Fokienia)

Fujian Cypress

Fujian Cypress includes only one species. Fujian Cypress is an evergreen tree, 25 to 30 m tall. It has greyish-brownish bark. The leaves are arranged in flattened branchlet systems, with the branchlets in one plane. The leaves on adult trees are in opposite decussate pairs, glossy green above, and with white stomatal bands below. The male cones are oval or cylindrical, terminal on the shoots. The female cones are much larger, globose or sub-globose. There are two winged seeds on each scale. They are angular and pointed. Fujian Cypress is native to Asia.

Scientific classification

Genus

Fujian Cypress (Fokienia)

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Evergreen

Leaf type

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Species

Fujian cypress

Care Guide for Fujian Cypress

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Water: Native to humid mountainous areas, fujian Cypress prefers consistent moisture and tolerates short dry spells. Watering should occur every 1-2 weeks. Mainly cultivated outdoors, fujian Cypress is an evergreen that needs careful monitoring of soil moisture for optimal year-round growth.

Propagation: Propagation of fujian Cypress involves seeds and cuttings, requiring 18-25°C (64-77°F), humidity, and well-draining soil. Stratification aids germination, and rooting hormone enhances cutting success. For cuttings: take semi-hardwood cuttings, dip in hormone, plant in peat-perlite mix, maintain humidity, and allow weeks for rooting.

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