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Cunninghamia lanceolata 'Samurai'

Also Known As

  • Samurai Chinafir

Plant type

conifer

size

  • H: 40'
  • W: 10'

planting zones

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Cunninghamia lanceolata 'Samurai' plant details

Cunninghamia lanceolata 'Samurai' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cunninghamia lanceolata 'Samurai'

Plant type: conifer
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 40 FT tall
Uses: container plant, pyramidal, textural, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cunninghamia lanceolata 'Samurai'

USDA Zones:
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

All China firs have fabulous texture and are fast growers. The blue forms are particularly nice, and this is a very good selection of a blue form. Grows as fast as 4' a year with plenty of water, although after established, it will be drought tolerant as well.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

Gardening facts about Cunninghamia lanceolata 'Samurai' plant

How to Grow Cunninghamia lanceolata 'Samurai'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 16'-70'

Width: 20'-30'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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aka Greer's Dwarf China Fir

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

6b-9b

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun - mostly shade
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aka Cunninghamia lanceolata var. konishii

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

6b-9b

Size

Height: 30'-40'

Width: 20'-40'

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular
Photo of Cunninghamia konishii foliage by Karl Gercens III
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aka Chinese Cedar, Common China Fir

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 30'-75'

Width: 10'-30'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Cunninghamia lanceolata by Karl Gercens III
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