| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Plant Height: | 40 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 15 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Needled |
| Fruit: | Other: female cones with smooth woody scales |
| Fruiting Time: | Spring |
| Flowers: | Other: small male cones |
| Flower Color: | Brown Red |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting Other info: Seeds are inside cones |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
| Pollinators: | Self Wind |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
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