FLORA OF VIETNAM Cupressaceae Xanthocyparis vietnamensis Farjon et T.H.Nguyen
Cao Bang Prov., Thong Nong Distr., Yen Son Municipality, Nhieu Lung village, around point 22°46′07.9″N, 105°53′59.4″E.
Primary fractionaly logged coniferous forest with Pseudotsuga sinensis along highly eroded rocky limestone ridge at elevation 1150-1250 m a.s.l.
Tree 8-10 m tall on very steep cliffy rocky north-faced slope. Very rare, 5 alive trees were only found, many old felled and died trees were observed. Tree was extensively logged in the past for timber sale to Chinese dealers.