Fast growing native evergreen tree with broad pyramid shape. Blunt needles are light grey-green all year. Small numerous cones as plant matures. Very hardy. Good as a landscape specimen, in parks, shelterbelts or Mass Planting.
Attributes
Type: Evergreen Tree
Growth Habit: Upright, Pyramidal
Mature Height: 15 – 18m (50 – 60ft.)
Mature Spread: 5 – 6m (16 – 20ft.)
Zone: 2
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Ornamental Features
Foliage Colour: Blue-green needles
Care
General Maintenance: No pruning necessary.
Light: Full sun to partial shade.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Grows easily in moist, slightly acidic, loose, sandy or gravelly loam to fine clay soils.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.