Laos, Vietnam (as far south as the Plateau of Lang Bian near Da Lat), and China: SW Sichuan, Yunnan (where it probably intergrades with K. davidiana), and possibly the central mountains of Hainan.

[2] Keteleeria evelyniana grows in Vietnam at elevations above 500 metres (1,600 ft)[4] and is shade intolerant, prefers neutral soils, and is typically associated with Pinus spp.

[4] The timber of Keteleeria evelyniana is insect resistant and is useful for construction and household furniture making.

[4] It may also be used in construction, railroad ties, mine timbering and sundry house implements.

[2] In mid-December 2009, a Keteleeria evelyniana located in Seattle's Washington Park Arboretum was cut down.