Key to the Gymnosperms of the Southeastern U.S. -
Needles 1 mm. or more wide, 10-80 mm. long, evergreen


Needles are 1 - 3 cm. (3/8 - 1 1/8 in.) long
and are flexible; tip is soft to the touch

OR

Needles are 3 - 8 cm. (1 1/8 - 3 1/8 in.) long
and are stiff; tip is sharp to the touch -
China fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata)

Needles 1-3 cm. long, flexible; tip soft to the touch (close-up image) Needles 3-8 cm. long, stiff; tip sharp to the touch (close-up image)
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