91. Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Common name(s): White Cedar, False Cypress, Lawson Cypress, Port Orford Cedar

Plant type: evergreen large tree
Primary method of propagation: cutting
Alternate propagation method(s): seed

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: early spring
Rooting hormone : IBA TALC 8000 PPM
Rooting environment : intermittent mist
Comment: Cutting may also be taken in late winter.

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: no information
Time of year to sow seed: spring
Seed treatment : cold-warm-cold stratification
Preferred temperature for germination : 86 degrees F
Time required for germination : 4 weeks
Comment: Optimum daytime temperature is 86 degrees F. Optimum nighttime temp- erature is 68 degrees F.