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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Germination should take place within 3 months.

Native to: China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Laos, Vietnam

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Introduced

Glyptostrobus pensilisGlyptostrobus pensilis

Chinese Swamp Cypress, Chinese Water Pine

This is very rare and unique seed, not just in availability but also in appearance and seed characteristics. It is extremely difficult to establish a germination % on this seed, due to it's nature. The indication on this seed does not give any guarantee unfortunately.

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Glyptostrobus pensilis

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Details

Germination:

77%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

30%

Seeds per lb:

10,279

Quantity:

0.47 lb

Collected in:

China
Sichuan

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1829986

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Germination should take place within 3 months.

Native to: China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Laos, Vietnam

Native

Introduced

Discover the timeless elegance of the Glyptostrobus pensilis, commonly known as Chinese Swamp Cypress, or Chinese Water Pine. This magnificent, deciduous conifer, part of the Cupressaceae family, thrives effortlessly in wet, subtropical environments. Native to the riverbanks, ponds, and swamps of Southeast China and northern Vietnam, this species, towering between 60 to 90 feet, with a spread of 40 to 60 feet, features a distinctive conical to columnar crown and captivating gray bark.

Thriving in USDA Zones 8-11, this needled semi-evergreen is ideally suited for wet soil environments, even enduring up to 24 inches of standing water. It is perfect for full sun to partial shade locations, making it a versatile addition to any garden. Chinese Swamp Cypress, renowned for its decay-resistant wood, significantly contributes to erosion control and riverbank stabilization, particularly in cultivated environments.

Sadly, this species is critically endangered, as urbanization and excessive logging have decimated its natural habitats. This rare conifer, the only one in the Glyptostrobus genus, faces potential extinction in the wild, its survival now dependent on human cultivation. Its unique beauty is exemplified by its knee-like pneumatophores, trimorphic leaves, and seasonal transformation to deep reddish-brown foliage. With its inconspicuous flowers and distinguished pear-shaped cones, Chinese Swamp Cypress stands as a symbol of grace and endurance. Celebrate this extraordinary species by bringing its majestic presence into your landscape while supporting conservation efforts to preserve its legacy.