Sun Needs:
- Full sun to partial shade
- Best color and form in full sun
- Tolerates light shade, especially in hot climates
Bloom Time:
- Non-flowering (conifer)
- Produces small, round cones
Size:
Height: 20 to 70 feet (depending on cultivar)
Width: 10 to 20 feet
Attributes:
- Soft, scale-like foliage in green, gold, or blue tones
- Peeling reddish-brown bark adds winter interest
- Naturally pyramidal form
- Many dwarf and threadleaf cultivars available
- Deer-resistant and low-maintenance
Care Tips:
- Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
- Water regularly during establishment
- Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots
- Prune lightly to shape; avoid heavy pruning into old wood
- Protect from drying winter winds in exposed sites
Pest Watch:
- Generally pest- and disease-resistant
- Monitor for spider mites in hot, dry conditions
- Root rot may occur in poorly drained soils
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