China Fir Seeds
Cunninghamia lanceolata
£2.19 – £3.21
- ✓ Grow your own majestic China Fir tree from seed and enjoy its lush evergreen foliage and graceful pyramidal shape in your garden or landscape
- ✓ Cunninghamia lanceolata is a fast-growing conifer that can reach heights of 50-75 feet, making it an excellent choice for a stately specimen tree
- ✓ China Fir is hardy in USDA zones 7-9, tolerant of various soil types, and resistant to pests and diseases, ensuring a healthy and robust tree
- ✓ The attractive reddish-brown bark and soft, needle-like leaves of the China Fir add year-round interest and texture to any outdoor space
- ✓ Quality UK seed stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
Cunninghamia lanceolata, commonly known as the China Fir, is a conifer of distinct beauty and resilience, originating from China and Taiwan. This species is known for its unique lance-shaped leaves, which are glossy, deep green, and spiral along the branches, creating a visually appealing texture. The China Fir can reach up to 50 meters in its natural habitat, though it typically grows to a more modest height in UK gardens.
Its bark is reddish-brown, thick, and deeply furrowed, adding to its ornamental value. Adaptability is a key feature of the China Fir, as it can tolerate a range of soil types, from acidic to slightly alkaline, provided they are well-drained. The tree’s ability to withstand cold temperatures makes it a suitable choice for various UK regions.
In terms of growth, Cunninghamia lanceolata is relatively fast-growing, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to establish a prominent feature quickly. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the China Fir is valued for its timber, which is known for its resistance to rot and insects, making it a practical choice for various construction purposes.
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Shade, Partial Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
-15°C to -10°C (H5)
When MatureSafety
Child Safe, Pet Safe
Watering
Moderate
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Unique Foliage
Rare / Hard to Find
Natural Germination: Sowing Cunninghamia lanceolata seeds outdoors in autumn utilizes the natural cold season to break their dormancy, preparing them for spring germination.
Artificial Stratification: For a controlled environment, mix the seeds with moist material and refrigerate for 3-4 weeks. This mimics their natural chilling period, enhancing germination when planted in greenhouses or indoors.
Scarification
Soak in water for 24 hours
Cold Stratification
Cold stratify for 30 days
Germinate
Expect about 91% germinancy
Difficulty Level
Easy
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
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Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | This item |
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | This item |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | |
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £28.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010
You can view our Plant Healthy report here.
We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.
Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.