The
genus Cunninghamia
A genus of two species. Evergreen trees. Leaves flat, spirally arranged and persistent up to five years. Staminate strobili terminal and umbellate. Ovulate cones globular, Scales persistent, three seeds to each scale.
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Cunninghamia lanceolata, Hooker (C. sinensis R. Brown)
Chinese Fir
Native to Central and Southern China where it grows to a height of 150 feet. The timber is esteemed in China as being the most useful, after bamboo, for all kinds of woodwork. Introduced into this country in 1804, it is hardy only in the milder districts and even there requires a sunny, sheltered position.