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Taiwania cryptomerioidesTaiwania cryptomerioides

Chinese Coffin Tree, Coffin Tree, Taiwania

In Stock: 1.412 lb (Total:1.412lb)

Taiwania cryptomerioides

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1.4 lb

Details

Germination:

67%

Germination test:

cut

Purity:

97%

Seeds per lb:

324,200

Quantity:

1.41 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

7

Inventory ID:

697830

Growing Info

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

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil and keep moist.

Other: Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +)

In a Nutshell:

* Taiwania (Taiwania cryptomerioides) is a large coniferous tree in the cypress family Cupressaceae, formerly listed in the segregate family Taxodiaceae. It is native to eastern Asia, growing in the mountains of central Taiwan, and locally in southwest China and adjoining Myanmar and northern Vietnam.

* It is endangered by illegal logging for its valuable wood in many areas. It is very likely that the range was more extensive in the past before extensive felling for the wood.

* It is one of the largest tree species in Asia, reported to heights of 80 m tall and with a trunk up to 4 m diameter above buttressed base. more...

* "In height the Taiwania overtops all other associated trees ... The tallest individual ever found measures about 65 meters high. Giant trees with diameters up to 3 meters are rather common in the mixed coniferous and hardwood forests" more...

* Best grown in moist, rich, acidic, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Soils should not be allowed to dry out. Site in a location protected from winter winds.

* Rare and difficult to find in commerce. Where winter hardy, it may be grown as an ornamental tree. more...