Product Review

An important timber tree from Southern Oregon and Northern California, and an immensely popular cultivated ornamental in Europe, Port Orford Cedar (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) gets its name from a coastal Oregon town in the midst of the tree's native range. These trees can grow to heights in excess of 200 feet with trunks up to 16 feet in diameter, but are generally closer to 100 feet tall at maturity - a mid-sized evergreen with gracefully flowing foliage, a sturdy trunk, and a strong vertical habit. In Europe, Port Orford Cedars are more commonly known as "Lawson Cypress" (named after the Scottish botanist who first introduced them to the scientific community).

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana is a beautiful, imposing tree with lacy, fragrant foliage (parsley-scented), and a lifespan of more than 600 years. Wood from Port Orford Cedar is especially prized in the Orient, where it has long been considered the choicest wood for yacht-building. The species is easily propagated, which, in combination with the tree's pleasing attributes and valuable wood, may be why it has been so widely cultivated around the world. Today, there are thousands of "cultivars" of this species, most originating in Europe. As a native of the coastal Pacific Northwest below 5,000 feet, this tree grows best in mild and moderate climates, but has proven versatile and successful well outside its native range.

About Jonsteen's Seedlings: All of our trees are seed-grown - without poison or pesticides - at our nursery on California's Redwood Coast, which is inspected monthly and licensed by the California Department of Agriculture.

About Jonsteen's 100% Guarantee: All of our trees are guaranteed to arrive healthy and in good condition. If your tree perishes, we will replace it with a small-sized seedling for just the cost of shipping/handling ($4.60).