Summary: Cunninghamia lanceolata (Chinese fir) is a plant in the Cupressaceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 0 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.
Cunninghamia lanceolata or Chinese Fir is an evergreen tree distinguished by its cone-shaped crown. It usually grows about 50 m in height with a bole diameter of up to 3 m. It is fast growing and highly resistant to pests and diseases. It is widely used for landscaping and has medicinal uses. Its leaves are needle-like, leathery, softly spined, stiff, and green to blue-green in color. Wood decoction is used to treat varnish poisoning, chronic ulcers, hernia, etc. Essential oil from the plant is used to treat pain, bruises, and rheumatism. Bark ash is used for burns, scalds, and wounds. Lastly, cone decoction is used against coughs. The bark is a source of tannins. The essential oil from the branches is used in perfumery. The wood is used in construction, shipbuilding, turnery, fuel, charcoal, etc. Form: Pyramidal.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Moderate — keep soil moist |
| Soil | Well-drained, loamy |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA 6-9 |
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