Cunninghamia lanceolata (Monkey Puzzle/China Fir)

Cunninghamia lanceolata, commonly known as Monkey Puzzle or China Fir, is an evergreen conifer tree native to China. It has dense, pyramidal growth with upward-arching branches and sharply pointed, lance-shaped leaves that are green on top and silvery-blue underneath. The tree produces small inconspicuous flowers that develop into pinecone-like fruits. Monkey Puzzle/China Fir is a large tree that can reach heights of up to 100 feet and widths of up to 40 feet.