Taiwania flousiana Seeds | Taiwania
LATIN NAME: Taiwania flousiana
COMMON NAME: Taiwania
Plant Profile
Taiwania (Taiwania flousiana) grows as a handsome, upright, tall, evergreen conifer in the cypress family, native to cool mountain forests of the eastern Asia, while it is treasured for its fine, tall, stately form. In cypress family it is great, blue-green conifer of cool mountains, a species whose straight, towering trunk has stood in forest canopy for generations. In good conditions it grows to around Sixty metres. Together these qualities explain its long-standing appeal to gardeners.
Science & Biotechnology
Within the cypress family, Taiwania flousiana is of continuing interest to researchers working on plant diversity, seed biology and the selection of improved garden forms. Conifer specialists have studied fine, scale-like and awl-like leaves and straight, tapering form, and foresters have examined valuable, straight timber of the region. Its behaviour in gardens is well recorded, thanks to a long history in cultivation.
Uses & Benefits
Taiwania works well in borders, containers and dedicated beds. In cool, moist garden, the Taiwania is a tall, blue-green conifer of big garden. Its woody cones feed small creatures, and dense, evergreen crown gives shade and shelter to birds through the year. Straight, valuable timber has served building of region, and conservation of tree has been of greatest importance. A plant that has settled in will get along with only routine care.
A tree like this repays patience for decades: it cools and shelters its surroundings, hosts birds and insects, and stores carbon in timber that outlives its planter.
Growing from Seed
Starting Taiwania from seed is simple and satisfying. Sow the seeds evenly over the surface and cover lightly in a loose, well-drained seed compost, keep the sowing evenly moist, and give the pot or tray bright light. Grow the youngsters on steadily in pots until well rooted, then move them to their final positions.
Our Take
Taiwania has real presence in the garden without demanding much in return. Give the seed freshness and steady moisture, and nature handles the rest.
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