Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 6 to 10 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 to 4 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Fragrant Needled Other: Lemony-yellow with a feathery appearance. |
Fruit: | Showy Other: 1/2 inch brown cones |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |