Sun Needs:
- Full sun
- Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
- Best color and form in open, sunny locations
Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Produces upright male and female cones on the same tree
- Not grown for flowers
Size:
Height: 40 to 60 feet (can reach 80+ feet in ideal conditions)
Width: 30 to 40 feet
Attributes:
- Evergreen with silvery-blue to blue-green needles
- Pyramidal when young, becoming broad and spreading with age
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Excellent specimen tree for large landscapes
- Long-lived and low-maintenance
Care Tips:
- Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
- Avoid poorly drained or compacted soils
- Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant afterward
- Minimal pruning needed—remove dead or crossing branches as needed
- Space appropriately to accommodate mature size
Pest Watch:
- Generally pest- and disease-resistant
- Monitor for root rot in poorly drained soils
- Occasional issues with scale or aphids
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.