[4][5] Though C. konishii may be treated as the same species, its primary distribution is in Taiwan, where as C. lanceolata is found in mainland China.

[7] Cunninghamia lanceolata, commonly known as Chinese fir, is a tall conifer able to reach heights of 150 feet (46 meters) in mild climates.

[11] In China, C. lanceolata is sought after for its soft yet highly durable wood and having a scent similar to the coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) and sugi (Cryptomeria japonica).

[10] Cunninghamia lanceolata has been included in Chinese folklore for over 1000 years and the roots, branches, leaves and bark from the tree have been used for pain relief.

Under the use of near natural forest management (NNFM), soils have the ability to sequester carbon, and can be utilized to combat climate change.

[17] Brown foliage near the bole is caused from the tree holding onto dead needles for a number of years as the autumn season approaches.