A dense, compact, narrow pyramid evergreen with short ascending, horizontal or pendulous branches that extend to the ground. It will grow in a variety of soil types, including poor fertility areas. A cool climate plant that will not do well in areas of heat and humidity. It is best to protect from harsh winter winds. The needles of the male are reddish, with strawberry-shaped cones. Female cones are 2-4" long and 1" wide, reddish-purple when the tree is young. As the tree matures, they will turn brown. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems : Potential problems include needle cast, cankers, bagworms, and mites.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.