Tree
Blue China Fir
Cunninghamia lanceolata
Traits
Varieties We Carry
GlaucaCunninghamia
Sizes & Pricing
30 galFrom$625.00
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 4.
LightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size35-70 feet × 15-20 feet
About Blue China Fir
Blue China Fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata 'Glauca') is a bold evergreen conifer from China with stiff, lance-shaped blue-gray needles and a pyramidal, tiered form. It is listed by UF/IFAS as suitable for Florida zones 8A–9B; in NE Florida, plant in a protected site with moist acidic soil and expect it to perform as a specimen accent tree. Starting at $625.00.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Non-flowering
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Light
Plant Blue China Fir in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained, acidic soil. In NE Florida, afternoon shade can help reduce heat stress; soil must not be allowed to dry out, so mulching is important during the dry season.
Water
Maintain consistently moist but well-drained acidic soil; do not allow soil to dry out. In NE Florida, supplement natural rainfall during dry spells and mulch to conserve moisture. Protect from drying winds, particularly during its establishment period.
Soil & Fertilizer
Grow in moist, acidic (pH 5.5–6.5), well-drained soil. In NE Florida's sandy soils, incorporate organic matter at planting to improve moisture retention. Apply an acid-forming slow-release fertilizer in spring. This tree is a marginal performer in zone 9b — site selection is critical.
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Common questions
Is Blue China Fir a good plant for St. Augustine?
Blue China Fir is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 35-70 feet × 15-20 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.