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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana  (A. Murray bis) Parl.
Port orford cedar
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana is a tree that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
also called Cupressus lawsoniana
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Genus: Chamaecyparis
Family: Cupressaceae  
Category: gymnosperm  
PLANTS group:Gymnosperm
Jepson eFlora section: gymnosperm

Wetlands: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands

Ultramafic affinity: 3 - strong indicator

Communities: North Coastal Coniferous Forest, Douglas-Fir Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
JEF + PLANTSCupressus lawsoniana
PLANTSRetinispora lawsoniana
Information about  Chamaecyparis lawsoniana from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (CHLA)

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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2023. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 06/01/2023).